Kainan Shrine
神奈川県
Founded in 982, the chief guardian of the Miura Peninsula — an 800-year-old ginkgo donated by Yoritomo and the prefecturally designated main shrine building bear witness to over a millennium of history
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982
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15 min by bus from Keikyu Misakiguchi Station
4-12-11 Misaki, Miura
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Overview
The chief guardian shrine of the Miura Peninsula, founded in 982 (Tengen 5) and enshrining Fujiwara no Sukemitsu — a court official who drifted ashore on the peninsula — alongside Susanoo no Mikoto and Sugawara no Michizane. For over a millennium it has served as the spiritual center of the Misaki and Miura regions. In 1185 (Bunji 1), Minamoto no Yoritomo donated a pair of male and female ginkgo t…
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Origins
Founded in 982 (Tengen 5). In 1185, Yoritomo donated large ginkgo trees. The sacred trees, approximately 800 years old, are designated as Miura City natural monuments.
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Divine Benefits
Academic Success
Performing Arts
Passing exams, scholarly achievement, calligraphy. Especially at Tenjin shrines honoring Sugawara no Michizane.
Derived from the enshrined deity "藤原資盈・素戔嗚尊・菅原道真"
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Kainan Jinja Grand Annual Festival
The grand annual festival at Kainan Jinja, the chief guardian shrine of Misaki in Miura city. This sea deity festival in the fishing town of Misaki features mikoshi processions through the port town and lively dedicated performances. The summer grand festival at the shrine protecting the tuna-famous Misaki Harbor.
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Hours
Grounds open freely. Shrine office 9:00-17:00.
Admission
Free admission (voluntary donations).
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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