Located in the scenic town of Higashimatsuda, Kamakura's former stronghold, the Shirane Kamado Shrine (Shrines) honors the Shinto deities Enma Daijin and Okami. While Kamado Shrines were originally built to honor rice, and later enshrined other important kami, this shrine focuses on protecting agriculture and good harvests for local farmers.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Enma Daijin
- Kami enshrined
- Enma Daijin, Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.8932693, 139.4351115
Visitor tip
Visit the shrine's inner garden during springtime when cherry blossoms bloom for a beautiful sight and peaceful atmosphere.
Cultural notes
This Kamado Shrine is known for its unique architecture, which features a combination of traditional and modern elements. The shrine also hosts an annual harvest festival in November to celebrate the local rice harvest and protect farmers from evil spirits.
Historical note
Founded in 1632 by Tokugawa Ietsuna, as part of the Tokugawa shogunate's policy of building shrines throughout Japan to strengthen their power and control over the population.