Igami Jinja
神奈川県
An Odawara shrine founded in 1491 — enshrining Miura Yoshioki, whose severed head legendarily flew here after his defeat by Hojo Soun
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1491
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Shiroyama, Odawara, Kanagawa
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Shrine
Founded 1491
535 years
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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…
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Origins
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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