Maeda Shrine
神奈川県
Sagami's Fourth Shrine listed in the Engishiki, where the province's five great shrines convene for the May Kokufu-sai festival
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10 min by bus from JR Hiratsuka Station
4-14-26 Shinomiya, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa
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Enshrined Deity
大山咋命
Overview
The Fourth Shrine (Shi-no-Miya) of Sagami Province, listed in the Engishiki, enshrining Oyamakui no Mikoto as the deity of agriculture and industry. A prestigious ancient shrine connected to the Kokufu-sai provincial festival, with a spacious precinct of ancient trees.
Origins
According to shrine tradition, Maetori Jinja traces its origins to the reign of Emperor Sujin, placing its founding in remote antiquity. It is listed in the Engishiki Jinmyocho (927 CE) as a state-recognized shrine of Yurugi District, Sagami Province, confirming its prestige in the Heian period. Dur…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Warding Off Evil
Abundant Harvest
Career Advancement
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "大山咋命"
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