Japanese shrines

白笹稲荷神社

白笹稲荷神社

Kanagawa

菅原神社

菅原神社

Kanagawa

白笹稲荷神社

白笹稲荷神社

Kanagawa

天照皇大神宮

天照皇大神宮

Kanagawa

龍蔵神社

龍蔵神社

Kanagawa

本殿

本殿

Kanagawa

神楽殿

神楽殿

Kanagawa

豊川閣妙嚴寺分祀(豊川稲荷)

豊川閣妙嚴寺分祀(豊川稲荷)

Kanagawa

八坂神社・速須佐雄命・観溝牛頭天王

八坂神社・速須佐雄命・観溝牛頭天王

Kanagawa

諏訪神社(上社)

諏訪神社(上社)

Kanagawa

白笹稲荷大明神

白笹稲荷大明神

Kanagawa

鳶尾山 金毘羅社

鳶尾山 金毘羅社

Kanagawa

熊野神社

熊野神社

Kanagawa

白笹稲荷神社

白笹稲荷神社

Kanagawa

北条稲荷

北条稲荷

Kanagawa

Located in the city of Odawara, north of Tokyo, Nordōjō Inari Shrine is one of Japan's oldest and most revered Shinto shrines, dedicated to the god of rice, fertility, and prosperity. The shrine was originally built in 778 AD during the Nara period, with its current structure dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD). Visitors can walk through the gates made from the timbers of the legendary Byodō-in Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

拝殿

拝殿

Kanagawa

The Nabemonia Shrine, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of war and prosperity. The shrine's name, 'Nabemonia', translates to 'the abode of heaven' in Japanese. Its architecture reflects the traditional style of Japanese temples, with a distinctive curved roof and a large wooden torii gate. The shrine is believed to have been founded during the Edo period, and its historical note is unknown.

城址稲荷大明神

城址稲荷大明神

Kanagawa

綿貫稲荷神社

綿貫稲荷神社

Kanagawa

鐘楼

鐘楼

Kanagawa

富士山神社

富士山神社

Kanagawa

八坂神社

八坂神社

Kanagawa

Located in Kanagawa Prefecture, Hakone-Kowakien Shinshu-gu is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god of fire and volcanoes, Hotei. The shrine's name, 'Hakone', is derived from the nearby town of Hakone, famous for its hot springs and volcanic landscapes. The primary kami enshrined here is also Hotei, a benevolent and peaceful deity often depicted with an endless bag slung over his shoulder.

八幡神社

八幡神社

Kanagawa

Located in the scenic city of Kamakura, Shichien Hachiman-gu Shrine honors the deity Hachiman, a kami associated with war and prosperity. Dedicated to the protection of merchants and travelers, this shrine is famous for its unique architectural style, featuring a massive torii gate adorned with vermilion lacquer. Visitors can experience the serene atmosphere of the shrine's beautifully maintained gardens, while also learning about the rich history and cultural significance of the deity it enshrines.

貴船神社

貴船神社

Kanagawa

Located in the city of Odawara, in the Kanagawa prefecture, the Mikawashi Shrine is dedicated to the sea god Mikawazakura Okami and the fisherman god Inari Okami. The shrine's architecture is influenced by traditional Japanese design, with a vermilion torii gate and a wooden main hall. The shrine's history dates back to 1551, during the Azuchi-Momoyama period.

兒子神社

兒子神社

Kanagawa

Located in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Odosanji Shrine is a Shinto temple dedicated to the kami Enmei, also known as Amaterasu's heavenly child. The shrine complex features a distinctive wooden torii gate and a unique style of temple architecture reminiscent of the Kamakura period. Visitors can explore the shrine grounds, which include several shrines within the forested area, including the main shrine dedicated to Enmei.