Awanawa Shrine

Awawa Shrine stands near the summit of Mount Awagadake in Hatsuma, Kakegawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Enshrined at elevation close to the mountain peak, this sanctuary has been revered since ancient times for its spiritual energy. Pilgrims who climb the steep mountain paths arrive with prayers deepened by the journey. The shrine has served as a sacred site for the people of Kakegawa across generations, its stillness carrying more than a thousand years of devotion. From its high vantage, the shrine watches over the surrounding lands in every season.