Hoshikawa Sugiyama-jinja

📍 Kanagawa, Yokohama · 1-19-1 Hoshikawa, Hodogaya-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa

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Hours

9:00–16:00

Fee

Direct-write

Unknown

Pre-written

Unknown

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Hoshikawa Sugiyama-jinja is enshrined in Hodogaya Ward, Yokohama, and is revered as a deity of safe childbirth, child-rearing, and exorcism. Its founding is ancient, and it is said to have been worshipped as the local deity of this land since ancient times. Sugiyama Okami is enshrined here, and as a guardian deity for women, it is believed to offer benefits for safe childbirth and child-rearing. It also offers benefits for exorcism, and many people visit to pray for health and peace. The lush shrine grounds heal the hearts of visitors.

Benefits

Safe childbirthChild-rearingExorcism

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