Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Kokuhei Chusha
Ichinomiya (Sagami Province)
Samukawa Shrine
寒川神社
/ Samukawa Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
500 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
6:00-sunset
Overview
Samukawa Shrine is the ichinomiya of Sagami Province and the only shrine in Japan dedicated specifically to the protection of all eight compass directions (happo-yoke). It draws approximately 2 million hatsumode visitors at New Year.
History
Founding
📄
Documented
727 Source: Earliest record of shrine rebuilding
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
The divine spirit of Samukawa Jinja in Kanagawa; protector of the eight directions (hassō yoke); deity of absolute direction protection
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent head
Did You Know?
💡
Takeda Shingen donated his helmet and sword here when he attacked Odawara Castle in 1569.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.3760, 139.3870
Physical Address
3916 Miyayama, Samukawa, Koza District, Kanagawa
神奈川県高座郡寒川町宮山3916
Historical Province
Sagami / Musashi
Access
Miyayama Station (JR Sagami Line)
5 min walk
Hours
6:00-sunset
Best Times to Visit
springautumn
Foreign Language Support
English signage
Accessibility
Good
Official Website
https://samukawajinjya.jp/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Samukawa Shrine?
Samukawa Shrine is the ichinomiya of Sagami Province and the only shrine in Japan dedicated specifically to the protection of all eight compass directions (happo-yoke). It draws approximately 2 million hatsumode visitors at New Year.
Where is Samukawa Shrine located?
Samukawa Shrine is located in Samukawa, Kanagawa. The full address is: 3916 Miyayama, Samukawa, Koza District, Kanagawa.
What deities are enshrined at Samukawa Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Samukawa Daimyojin.