Tensha Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. Dedicated to the kami of the mountain and river, it has been an important site for locals since ancient times. The shrine's architecture reflects its connection with nature, featuring traditional Japanese buildings and beautiful gardens.
- Denomination
- jinjya_honcho
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Sukayama no kami
- Kami enshrined
- Sukayama, kami, of, the, mountain
- Coordinates
- 35.2024754, 139.1367252
Visitor tip
To fully appreciate the shrine's beauty, visit at dawn or dusk to see the stunning sunsets reflected in the serene gardens.
Cultural notes
Tensha Shrine is closely associated with the legend of the mountain spirit, which was said to appear as a white horse. Locals still celebrate the annual White Horse Festival, known as 'Gengokuyō', to mark this special occasion.
Historical note
The shrine was built during the Edo period, around 1700, by a local daimyo.