One of numerous Sugiyama shrines scattered throughout the Kanagawa region, particularly concentrated in areas that were historically part of Musashi Province. These shrines typically serve local communities and are often associated with regional protective deities and local clan worship.
- Religion
- shinto
- Coordinates
- 35.4965251, 139.663773
Visitor tip
Check locally for specific festival dates as many Sugiyama shrines hold distinctive seasonal celebrations tied to their particular community.
Cultural notes
The name 'Sugiyama' literally means 'cedar mountain' and reflects the traditional Japanese reverence for sacred groves and mountainous terrain as dwelling places of kami.
Historical note
Sugiyama shrines in Kanagawa are believed to have originated during the ancient period when local clans established places of worship for territorial and ancestral deities. Many of these shrines have connections to the historical development of the Musashi region and local governance structures.