A shrine at the foot of Mt. Kintoki enshrining Sakata no Kintoki — the legendary Kintaro hero — guardian of children and hikers alike
817 Sengokuhara, Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
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A shrine at the foot of Mt. Kintoki in Hakone, connected to Sakata no Kintoki (Kintaro).
Enshrining Sakata no Kintoki of Kintaro legend fame, praying for children's healthy growth.
Mt. Kintoki is the highest peak (1,212m) of Hakone's outer rim mountains and a starting point for climbs.
Many axe (masakari) offerings connected to Kintaro can be seen on the grounds.
On Children's Day, especially many…
Kintoki Shrine enshrines Sakata no Kintoki as its deity.
Sakata no Kintoki was a Heian-period warrior, one of Minamoto no Yorimitsu's Four Heavenly Kings.
Known by his childhood name Kintaro, he is famous in folklore for wrestling animals on Mt. Ashigara.
Mt. Kintoki (Ashigarayama) has long been bel…
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