Daye Daikami Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu. The shrine is famous for its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens. It was built during the Edo period as a tribute to Tokugawa Ieyasu, who established the Tokugawa shogunate and unified Japan.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- O-Daikami
- Kami enshrined
- Amaterasu
- Coordinates
- 35.4747405, 139.3895936
Visitor tip
To experience the shrine's serene atmosphere, visit during sunrise or sunset when the gardens are bathed in golden light.
Cultural notes
Daye Daikami Shrine is associated with the mythology of the sun goddess Amaterasu and is said to be a place where she is revered as 'O-Daikami', the Great Sun Goddess. The shrine's architecture reflects this connection, with its distinctive tower and ornate decorations. During the summer months, the shrine hosts the 'Odawara Matsuri' festival in honor of O-Daikami.
Historical note
Built in 1609 as a tribute to Tokugawa Iemitsu, not Tokugawa Ieyasu.