Seto Shrine in Kanazawa, Yokohama, was founded in 1180 by Minamoto no Yoritomo as a guardian of maritime traffic. After entering the Kanto region in 1590, Tokugawa Ieyasu visited the shrine and, out of deep reverence for Yoritomo, issued a vermilion-seal land grant of 100 koku. This article examines the sacred site of Kanazawa that links Yoritomo and Ieyasu through the continuity of warrior governance.

Ryugeji Temple in Kanazawa Ward, Yokohama, is a head temple of the Omuro branch of Shingon Buddhism. In 1591, Tokugawa Ieyasu reportedly stayed there during a tour of Kanazawa shortly after entering the Kanto region, subsequently granting the temple a five-koku vermilion-seal land holding. While the anecdote of the misreported name 'Ryugenji' remains legendary, the land grant itself is supported by Edo-period temple records and illuminates a facet of Ieyasu's religious control policy.

Kanazawa Hakkei (Eight Views of Kanazawa) in Yokohama refers to eight scenic spots celebrated since the Edo period and immortalized in Hiroshige woodblock prints. The centerpiece is Biwajima Shrine and Seto Shrine, linked to Minamoto no Yoritomo and Hojo Masako. This guide covers history, how to visit, and pilgrimage routes.