Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Shirahata Shrine (Fujisawa)
白旗神社
/ Shirahata Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
300 JPY
Access
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Dedicated to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the legendary warrior whose tragic story is one of the most famous in Japanese history. According to tradition, his severed head was washed downstream to this location.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
Tragic warrior (1159–1189); brilliant general who defeated the Taira clan; driven to death by his brother Yoritomo; beloved tragic hero of Japanese culture
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.3397, 139.4878
Physical Address
2-4-7 Fujisawa, Fujisawa, Kanagawa
神奈川県藤沢市藤沢2-4-7
Historical Province
Sagami / Musashi
Access
Fujisawa Station (JR Tokaido Line)
10 min walk
Hours
Open daily
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 Shirahata Shrine (Fujisawa)?
Dedicated to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, the legendary warrior whose tragic story is one of the most famous in Japanese history. According to tradition, his severed head was washed downstream to this location.
Where is Shirahata Shrine (Fujisawa) located?
Shirahata Shrine (Fujisawa) is located in Fujisawa, Kanagawa. The full address is: 2-4-7 Fujisawa, Fujisawa, Kanagawa.