Shinto shrine
Matsubara Jinja (Odawara)
松原神社（小田原市）（まつばらじんじゃ）
Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture
The chief tutelary shrine of Odawara, located in Honchō, Odawara. Formerly also called Tsuru no Mori Myōjin and Matsubara Daimyōjin, it enshrines Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto and Uka no Mitama no Mikoto.
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: Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Susanoo no Mikoto, Uka no Mitama no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to the account of origins written by the chief priest, there is a tradition that its kami was invited in the Kyūan era, but the time of its founding is uncertain; it is also said that it came to be called Matsubara Daimyōjin because a Jūichimen Kannon that appeared from the sea in the Tenbun era was enshrined here. Revered by the Hōjō, Inaba and Ōkubo clans, it was regarded as the chief tutelary shrine of Odawara-juku, and it was renamed Matsubara Jinja in Meiji 2.
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)
- 松原神社（小田原市）「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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