Kasuga Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture dedicated to the Kasuga deities. Like other Kasuga shrines throughout Japan, it likely has historical connections to the influential Kasuga Taisha in Nara, serving the local community with prayers for protection, prosperity, and good fortune.
- Denomination
- Kasuga
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto, Futsunushi-no-mikoto, Amenokoyane-no-mikoto, Himegami
- Coordinates
- 35.4373802, 139.3456335
Visitor tip
Look for traditional lantern displays, especially beautiful during festivals or evening illumination events.
Cultural notes
Kasuga shrines are associated with the Fujiwara clan and often feature deer as sacred messengers. The four main kami represent military protection, divine guidance, and feminine divine energy.