Founded in 1063 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and Yoshiie as the tutelary deity of all Sugita — the very ground where Hiroshige immortalized the Sugita plum grove in One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
The tutelary shrine of the entire Sugita district, founded in 1063 when Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son Yoshiie invited the deity from Iwashimizu Hachimangu. Tradition also holds that Minamoto no Yoritomo stopped here when entering Kamakura. Located in the area known for the Sugita plum grove, the shrine draws visitors during the plum blossom season in spring.
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According to tradition, the shrine was founded in 1063 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son Yoshiie, who invited the deity from Iwashimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto upon their return from an expedition to Oshu. It has long served as the tutelary shrine of the entire Sugita district. A tradition also holds…
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Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "応神天皇"
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Sugita Hachimangu Nagoshi Oharae
The Nagoshi no Oharae at Sugita Hachimangu in Isogo Ward, Yokohama. Located in Sugita, known for its plum blossoms, this shrine hosts the chinowa grass walk at the end of June where local residents purify themselves of the first half year's impurities, serving as a beloved spiritual center for the community.