Samukawa Shrine

What it is

• Ichinomiya of Sagami Province, a top-ranked historical shrine.
• Dedicated to Samukawa-hiko-no-mikoto and Samukawa-hime-no-mikoto.
• Attracts about 2 million worshippers annually.
• Known for having the most Shoden Kito prayers in Japan.

What to see

• A replica of a celestial globe (kontengi) is on display.

When to go

• Second in Kanagawa for New Year's visitors.

Getting there

• Accessible from Miyama Station on the JR Sagami Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.