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Kanou Shrine (Nishi-Kanou Shrine)
〒239-0824 神奈川県横須賀市西浦賀１丁目１−１３
Located in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, this shrine is commonly known as Nishi-Kanou Shrine. Its main hall, built in the Gongen-zukuri style, features exquisite sculptural decorations by the artisan Goto Rihei Yoshimitsu.
Enshrined deities
Hachiman Okami, Empress Jingu
History
Monk Monkaku, who prayed for the revival of the Minamoto clan, felt a premonition of the fulfillment of a great wish and established a shrine on the land of Nishi-Uraga. He enshrined the deity from Ishizumi Hachimangu. Because the great wish for the Minamoto clan's revival was granted, the shrine came to be called Kanou Dai Myojin starting from 1186 CE (Bunji 2). Until the Edo period, Kanyoin Sai-eiji served as the attached Buddhist temple (bettōji). In the Meiji era, it transitioned to being managed by Shinto priests.
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What visitors say
This shrine offers a quiet atmosphere overlooking Uraga Port and is renowned for the beauty of the wooden carvings in its main hall. The steps are steep, and the shrine is not wheelchair accessible, but there is a parking lot near the approach path. Goshuin (shrine seal stamps) are sometimes provided as pre-written copies, and visitors may also receive a magatama (curved jewel) as part of their worship.
Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Tuesday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Wednesday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Thursday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Friday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Saturday: 8:30 – 17:00
- Sunday: 8:30 – 17:00
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