Susaki Ōkami Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture.
• Founded in 1191.
• Minamoto no Yoritomo invited a divided spirit from Awa Shrine.
• Originally a direct shrine of the Kamakura Shogunate.

What to see

• The shrine used to face the sea.
• An Imperial Sanctuary was built during Emperor Meiji's visit.
• Gongen-yama Castle was built on the mountain behind.

When to go

• The shrine held the Ohamashitari Festival.

Getting there

• 4-minute walk from Keikyu Kanagawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.