Shinto shrine
Samukawa Jinja
寒川神社（さむかわじんじゃ）
Samukawa, Kōza District, Kanagawa Prefecture
A shrine styled the Ichinomiya of Sagami Province, enshrining two kami, Samukawahiko no Mikoto and Samukawahime no Mikoto, who together are called Samukawa Daimyōjin. It is known as a guardian kami of happōyoke (protection in all directions).
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: Samukawahiko no Mikoto, Samukawahime no Mikoto
History and things to know
According to shrine tradition, there are records stating that offerings were made in the reign of Emperor Yūryaku and that its buildings were constructed in Jinki 4 (727), and it is regarded as having a history of about 1,600 years. It was revered by the imperial court and by warriors such as Minamoto no Yoritomo, Takeda Shingen and the Tokugawa family, and worshippers still come from all over the country.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
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)
- 寒川神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-21 確認）
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