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Tsurumi Shrine
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An ancient shrine of Tachibana District founded in 701, said to be linked to the origin of the name 'Tsurumi'—revered by Tokaido travelers and locals alike for over 1,300 years.
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701
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3 min walk from JR Tsurumi Station
1-14-1 Tsurumi-chuo, Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama
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Shrine
Founded 701
1325 years
Enshrined Deity
宇迦之御魂神
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菊理媛神
Overview
An ancient shrine in Tsurumi Ward said to be connected to the origin of the area's name. Revered as the guardian deity of Tachibana District since the Heian period, it enshrines Uka-no-Mitama-no-Kami for good harvests and commercial prosperity. During the Edo period it was also visited by travelers on the Tokaido road.
Origins
An ancient shrine of Tachibana District said to have been founded in 701 (Taiho 1). Associated with the origin of the place name Tsurumi, it has been venerated as the guardian deity of the region.
Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Abundant Harvest
Career Advancement
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "宇迦之御魂神・菊理媛神"

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