Shinto shrine
Isehara Daijingū
伊勢原大神宮（いせはらだいじんぐう）
Isehara, Kanagawa Prefecture
A shrine in the center of Isehara City, enshrining Amaterasu Sumeōmikami in its Naikū (inner shrine) and Toyoukehime Ōkami in its Gekū (outer shrine). It calls itself “the forest where the place name Isehara originated” and is closely tied to the beginnings of the town.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Amaterasu Sumeōmikami (Naikū), Toyoukehime Ōkami (Gekū)
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it was founded in the Genna era of the early Edo period. In Genna 6 (1620), Yamada Soemon from Ise and Yuasa Seizaemon from Kamakura began clearing land here while on a pilgrimage to Ōyama, people gathered, and the foundation of today's town of Isehara was laid. Within the grounds there is also Kasuga Jinja, which enshrines Amenokoyane no Mikoto.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 伊勢原大神宮「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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