Chief guardian of Zama for over 1,300 years, said to have been founded in Emperor Kinmei's reign — its sacred grove is a natural monument
Suzuka Myojin Shrine in Iritani, Zama, is an ancient shrine with over 1,300 years of history serving as the chief guardian shrine of Zama. Said to have been founded in the reign of Emperor Kinmei, it is one of the oldest shrines in Zama. The shrine grove is designated a prefectural natural monument. The summer grand festival features a grand mikoshi procession.
Suzuka Myojin Shrine is said to have been founded around 530 CE during the reign of Emperor Kinmei, making it one of the oldest shrines in the Zama area of Sagami Province. The enshrined deities are Izanagi no Mikoto and Susanoo no Mikoto, long venerated for protection against evil and the blessing …
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Derived from the enshrined deity "伊弉諾尊・素盞嗚尊"
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