浅間神社

Sengen-jinja Shrine

Japanese Name浅間神社
English NameSengen-jinja Shrine
PrefectureChiba
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityHachimanóe no Okami
Coordinates35.6956268, 139.8443080

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About this Shrine

Sengen-jinja Shrine, located in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture, is dedicated to the legendary founder of the Tokugawa shogunate, Hachimanóe no Okami, a powerful Shinto kami. The shrine's name 'Sengen' means 'source of heaven' and refers to the mythological origins of the Tokugawa clan's power. The shrine's architecture is typical of Kamakura-period (12th-14th centuries) design, with a wooden torii gate and a five-story pagoda.

Cultural Significance

As a major Shinto pilgrimage site, Sengen-jinja Shrine is also associated with the legend of Hachimanóe no Okami's journey from Ise Grand Shrine in Mie Prefecture to Mikawa Province (now part of Aichi Prefecture), where he would later establish the Tokugawa clan.

Enshrined Deities

Hachimanóe no Okami

Location

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