Gold Sword Shrine, located in the Hakone region of Kanagawa Prefecture, is dedicated to Okami, a Shinto deity associated with thunderstorms and fertility. The shrine's architecture reflects its history as a sacred site for samurai warriors, featuring traditional torii gates and a wooden main hall.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.2470983, 139.1483392
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine early in the morning to witness the sacred sword, known as Kusanagi-no-Tsurugi, being polished and cleaned by the shrine's caretaker.
Cultural notes
Gold Sword Shrine is associated with the mythology of Okami, a powerful storm deity. During the Hakone Cherry Blossom Festival, which takes place in late April, visitors can witness traditional dances and performances to honor Okami.
Historical note
Founded in 1593, the shrine was originally constructed during the Sengoku period to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu.