Tokugawa Ieyasu, the Tokugawa shogunate's founder, is said to have built Toyokawa Shrine in 1602. The shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the Shinto god of war and patron deity of the Tokugawa clan. Located in the town of Toyokawa within Shizuoka Prefecture, this shrine has been an important site for Shinto worship for over four centuries.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Hachiman
- Kami enshrined
- Hachiman, Kanami-no-Okami
- Coordinates
- 35.0555693, 138.9316651
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's architecture, visitors can take a stroll around its precincts during cherry blossom season (late March to early April).
Cultural notes
As the chief Shinto deity of war and patron god of the Tokugawa clan, Hachiman is often invoked for protection and success in military endeavors. During the Edo period, Toyokawa Shrine played a significant role in Shinto rituals performed by Tokugawa loyalists.
Historical note
Built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1602.