Sugiyama jinjya, kuil Shinto di Jepang
Sugiyama Jinja is a Shinto shrine in Yokohama's Kohoku ward located near the small Hayabuchi River. The building has a simple, rustic appearance with a moss-covered path leading from one of two torii gates to the main structure, and features four carved monkey statues that support the Teizuya water purification basin.
The origin of the shrine remains mysterious, as no records exist about when it was founded, though it may claim to be an ancient Engi-shiki shrine. In 1873 it gained official status as a Village Shrine, and in 1908 it absorbed three nearby shrines along with their spiritual protectors.
The shrine honors Iso Takeru, a figure from Japanese mythology associated with trees, along with several other deities. Smaller shrines nearby are dedicated to Inari, the rice god, and Tenjin, god of learning, where locals come to pray for good harvests and academic success.
Visitors can reach the shrine by walking from Takata station on the Yokohama Subway Green Line, exiting at Exit 3 and following the riverside path, which takes about 20 minutes. The walk is pleasant and the shrine grounds offer a peaceful space for quiet reflection away from the city.
The shrine is connected to the samurai Gongorou Kagemasa from the 11th century, famous for continuing to fight in battle after losing an eye at a young age. His story of resilience is passed down in local legends and contributes to the shrine's spiritual heritage.
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