An ancient shrine on Castle Hill in Odawara, known for the legend of Miura Yoshioki's severed head.
Miura Arajiro Yoshioki was a brave warrior who died in battle against Hojo Soun.
Legend holds that his severed head flew and caught on a tree on Castle Hill.
Three deities are enshrined: Yamato Takeru, Homuda Wake, and Miura Yoshioki.
The grounds are located on the west side of Odawara Castle, surro…
Igami Shrine is said to have been founded in 1491.
Miura Yoshioki died in the Battle of Arai Castle in 1516, defeated by Hojo Soun.
Legend says his severed head flew to Odawara and caught on a pine tree on Castle Hill.
The head caused curses for many years, so enshrining him as a deity to pacify the…
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