Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine
報徳二宮神社
/ Hotoku Ninomiya Jinja
Overview
Located within Odawara Castle grounds, this shrine honors Ninomiya Sontoku (Kinjiro), the Edo-era agricultural philosopher whose statue of a boy reading while carrying firewood was once ubiquitous in Japanese schools.
History
Founding
Enshrined Deities
Agricultural reformer and philosopher (1787–1856); founder of the Hotoku movement; famous as the boy who read while carrying firewood
Blessings
Shrine Network
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.2500, 139.1530
Physical Address
8-10 Jonai, Odawara, Kanagawa
神奈川県小田原市城内8-10
Historical Province
Sagami / Musashi
Access
Odawara Station (JR Tokaido Shinkansen)
Hours
Open daily
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine?
Located within Odawara Castle grounds, this shrine honors Ninomiya Sontoku (Kinjiro), the Edo-era agricultural philosopher whose statue of a boy reading while carrying firewood was once ubiquitous in Japanese schools.
Where is Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine located?
Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine is located in Odawara, Kanagawa. The full address is: 8-10 Jonai, Odawara, Kanagawa.