Kawayoke Inari Shrine

A shrine

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It is a small shrine quietly located along National Highway 129, about a 30-minute walk from the north exit of Hiratsuka Station. It seems that it was built in the mid-16th century to escape damage during the flood of the Sagami River. The brand new stone torii gate and small shrine are impressive.

A clean gate.

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I visited because I passed nearby. Passing through the big gate, you will find a shrine. It was a beautiful shrine with an old-fashioned atmosphere

A small shrine along the national highway

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It is a small shrine along National Highway １２９, about a 25-minute walk from the north exit of JR Hiratsuka Station. I found it after visiting Chozenji Temple (a temple of the Jodo sect) in March. It is the last shrine of Yasaka Shrine (Higashihachiman 2-6-5, Hiratsuka City). There is also a private parking lot. The vermilion torii gate welcomes worshipers. There was a stone torii gate in front of the shrine. In the early autumn of 1550, when the heavy rains hit the Sagami River, it caused great damage to various parts of the coast. The sato people gather here to seek the protection of Shinto and Buddha, and the enthusiasm of the sato ...