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Samukawa Jinja

Kanagawa · Samukawa · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 寒川神社

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WHAT TO DOSamukawa Jinja

The only shrine in Japan whose deity is said to ward off misfortune from all eight directions, a character without parallel elsewhere.

WHEREKanagawa

Kamakura & Shonan · Samukawa

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Overview

The only shrine in Japan whose deity is said to ward off misfortune from all eight directions, a character without parallel elsewhere.

About this place

Samukawa Shrine (寒川神社, Samukawa jinja) is a Shinto shrine in the Miyayama neighborhood of the town of Samukawa, Kōza District. Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the ichinomiya of former Sagami Province. The main festival of the shrine is held annually on September 20. This shrine is one of the most famous shrines around Tokyo, where about 2 million people visit each year.

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Key facts

Founded：Unknown (ancient) Shrine rank：Ichinomiya of Sagami Province Blessings：Warding off evil, Good fortune

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