Ashigara Jinja

神奈川県

Ancient guardian of Ashigara Pass — linked to Yamato Takeru's eastern campaign and the Kintaro legend

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200

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Minamiashigara, Kanagawa

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Shrine

Founded 200

1826 years

Overview

An ancient shrine in Minamiashigara, worshipped as the guardian of Ashigara Pass. A historic shrine also connected to the origin of the Ashigara region's name. Deeply linked to the legend of Yamato Takeru's eastern campaign. Ashigara Pass played an important role as a crucial east-west transportation point in ancient times. The grounds are surrounded by Ashigara's nature, filled with fresh air. Lo…

Origins

Ashigara Shrine was founded in connection with the ancient Ashigara Pass transportation route. Legend says Yamato Takeru crossed Ashigara Pass during his eastern campaign. One theory holds the name Ashigara derives from a phrase describing a place where the fatigue in one's legs (ashi) fades away (k…

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Ashigara Jinja Summer Festival

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The summer festival at Ashigara Jinja at the foot of Mount Kintoki. At this shrine in the area associated with Sakata Kintoki (Kintaro), the summer festival features children's mikoshi and bon odori dancing, drawing local families. A quintessential summer event in Minamiashigara, the hometown of the Kintaro legend.

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