Forested on the shores of Mikage Lake in Fujisawa, Forested Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kamakura that honors the kami Ashitaka. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Heian-era designs with wooden structures and tiled roofs.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Ashitaka
- Kami enshrined
- Ashitaka, Futsunoo-kami, Fujin-kami
- Coordinates
- 35.3978511, 139.6127368
Visitor tip
To avoid crowds, visit Forested Shrine early in the morning or later in the afternoon, when the sun casts dappled shadows on its beautiful wooden structures.
Cultural notes
Ashitaka is a kami associated with protection and purification. Forested Shrine also honors Futsunoo-kami, a Shinto god of storms, and Fujin-kami, the Wind God. Visitors can participate in festivals held annually in honor of Ashitaka.
Historical note
Founded during the Edo period, the shrine was originally dedicated to the deity of protection and purification.