Located in the city of Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Fujin, the god of wind and storms, as well as Susanoo-no-Mikoto, the storm god. The shrine's name refers to its unique eight-horseshoe-shaped torii gate, believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Fujin and Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Fujin, Susanoo-no-Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.4014889, 139.3650823
Visitor tip
Visitors can ring the shrine's bell 100 times for good luck and a blessing.
Cultural notes
As one of Japan's most famous shrines, Eight Horseshoe Shrine is closely tied to the legend of Susanoo-no-Mikoto, who was said to have been banished by Amaterasu, the sun goddess. The shrine also celebrates the annual Hachiman Matsuri festival in May.
Historical note
The shrine was built in 1453 by Ota Sanemori during the Muromachi period.