Susaki Okami, Shinto shrine in Japan
Susaki Okami is a small shrine in Yokohama founded around 1191, when a deity was relocated here from a shrine in Chiba Prefecture. The wooden main building was constructed in 1956 in a style called Gongen-zukuri and stands quietly among dense trees.
The shrine was established in 1191 when a deity was relocated from Chiba Prefecture to Yokohama. In the late 1800s, its formal connection to a neighboring temple called Fumonji, which had served as its official temple, came to an end.
The shrine is dedicated to Susaki Ōkami, a spirit believed to watch over people and the land. Visitors come to ask for good health and safety, leaving small offerings or coins as a sign of respect and gratitude.
The shrine is located just a few minutes walk from Kanagawa Station and is easy to reach. Visitors typically come in early morning or late afternoon, especially during annual events like the Chochin Festival held in early June.
The shrine is also called Susaki Omikami and is known for its annual Chochin Festival held in early June. During this festival, portable shrines are carried through the neighborhood and the area is decorated with paper lanterns, which give the festival its name.
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