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Hakkeijima Ryujinja
神奈川県
An ancient dragon-god shrine on the once-uninhabited island of Hakkeijima — long revered by local fishermen for maritime safety, set amid the scenery Hiroshige immortalized in the Eight Views of Kanazawa
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5 min walk from Seaside Line Hakkeijima Station
Hakkeijima, Kanazawa, Yokohama
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Enshrined Deity
龍神
Overview
A dragon shrine within Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. Hakkeijima was originally an uninhabited island with a small shrine dedicated to the dragon god. It was developed when Sea Paradise opened, and worshippers pray for maritime safety and bountiful catches. From Hakkeijima, you can enjoy the scenic vistas of Kanazawa-hakkei, feeling a trace of the views Hiroshige painted.
Origins
Hakkeijima is a small island located in the Kanazawa ward of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, said to have been uninhabited since ancient times. From an uncertain period in history, a small shrine dedicated to the dragon god was established on the island, and it is believed that local fishermen who wo…
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Divine Benefits
Matchmaking
Purification
Abundant Harvest
Finding a partner, romantic success, marital harmony. Famed at Izumo Taisha, Jishu-jinja, and Kawagoe Hikawa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "龍神"

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Hakkeijima Ryujin Shrine and Kanazawa Hojo Heritage: A Day in Yokohama's Historic Bay
The Ryujin Shrine on Hakkeijima has drawn the faith of fishermen since ancient times and was immortalized in Hiroshige's Eight Views of Kanazawa. Now within Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, this ancient shrine pairs beautifully with the Hojo Sanetoki heritage of Shomyoji and Kanazawa Bunko for a rich one-day journey.
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