A Sumiyoshi shrine dedicated to the three Sumiyoshi kami, powerful Shinto deities associated with sea travel, purification, and protection. Sumiyoshi shrines are found throughout Japan, with this Kanagawa location serving the local community's spiritual needs. The shrine maintains the traditional architectural style and ritual practices associated with Sumiyoshi worship.
- Denomination
- Sumiyoshi
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sumiyoshi Sanjin (three Sumiyoshi kami)
- Kami enshrined
- Sokotsutsu no O no Mikoto, Nakatsutsu no O no Mikoto, Uwatsutsu no O no Mikoto
- Coordinates
- 35.299681, 139.5535891
Visitor tip
Visit during the New Year period or summer festivals when the shrine is most active with traditional ceremonies and local community celebrations.
Cultural notes
The Sumiyoshi kami are among Japan's most ancient deities, born from Izanagi's purification ritual. They are particularly revered by sailors, fishermen, and travelers, and are considered powerful purifying forces. Sumiyoshi worship spread throughout Japan from the original Sumiyoshi Taisha in Osaka.