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Zama Shrine

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Zama Shrine is an ancient shrine dedicated to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, offering historical architecture and a unique pet shrine.

Zama Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine, founded between 539-571 AD or in 1313 AD.
  • Dedicated to the deity Yamato Takeru no Mikoto.
  • Features a unique Inuneko-sha, a pet shrine established in 2012.

What to see

  • Main hall and worship hall.
  • Bell tower and water purification pavilion.
  • Sacred camphor tree on the grounds.
  • Three torii gates.
  • Several subsidiary shrines.

When to go

  • Hina Matsuri festival is held on March 3rd.

Getting there

  • Bus from Odakyu Line Sobudai-mae Station.
  • 5-minute walk from JR Sagami Line Sobudai-shita Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

神奈川県座間市座間1-3437 Open in Google Maps

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