Located in the city of Odawara, Saginuma no Okami Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Saginuma no Okami, the mountain king kami associated with the nearby Saginuma Mountain. The shrine's architecture reflects its location in the mountains, featuring traditional Japanese wooden buildings and a unique torii gate made from a single tree trunk. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include a forested area and a spring believed to possess healing properties.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Saginuma no Okami
- Kami enshrined
- Saginuma no Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.3282691, 139.3338992
Visitor tip
For visitors seeking a peaceful experience, consider visiting early in the morning or late in the evening when the sun casts a warm glow over the shrine grounds.
Cultural notes
This shrine is often visited during the Odawara Festival, which honors Saginuma no Okami and features traditional dances, music, and food. The shrine is also associated with the myth of Tsukiyomi-no-Okami, a mountain king kami said to have created the surrounding mountains.
Historical note
The shrine was originally established during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) as a local deity worship site for the Odawara clan.