Zama Shrine in Zama City enshrines Yamato Takeru and is said to be the origin of the place name Zama. Located on a bluff where spring water flows, it has a deep connection to Zama\'s sacred springs. A sub-shrine for pet health (Inuneko-sha) is popular with animal lovers.
Origins
Zama Shrine is traditionally said to have been founded around 530 CE, during the reign of Emperor Kinmei, at a site beside a natural spring emerging from the bluff of the Sagamino Plateau. The enshrined deity is Yamato Takeru, and the shrine is considered the origin of the place name "Zama." During …
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Martial Fortune
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "日本武尊"
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Festivals & Events
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Zama Jinja Tanabata Festival
This month
The Tanabata festival at Zama Jinja, the chief guardian shrine of Zama City. In Zama, known for its sunflower cultivation, the shrine holds Tanabata decorations and sacred rites during the Tanabata season, offering thanks for bountiful harvests and celebrating the star-crossed weaving maiden.