Kanō Jinja

Kanō Jinja is an ancient shrine said to have been founded in Yōwa 1 (1181) during the late Heian period, when Minamoto no Yoritomo enshrined a branch spirit from Awa Jinja, the First Shrine of Awa Province. It has long watched over Uraga Harbor and has gathered thick devotion as the guardian deity of maritime safety. Situated in a land that once served as the seat of the Uraga Bugyo during the Edo period and played a vital role as a strategic point of coastal defense, it continues its sacred mission. With its auspicious name meaning "wishes come true," many pilgrims visit seeking the fulfillment of their desires. It is a sacred place that has walked through history alongside the port town, bridging the bonds between the sea and the people.