Enoshima Jinja Hetsunomiya Shrine (Fujisawa)

Japan / Kanagawa / Fujisawa / Enoshima 2-chome, 3-8
 temple, shrine, shinto / shintoism
Hetsunomiya, the main shrine, sacred to Tagitsuhime, was originally founded in 1206 by Sanetomo Minamoto (1192-1219), the Third Kamakura Shogun. It consists of three structures: Haiden, or the oratory, Heiden, or the hall to dedicate votive offerings to the sanctum and Honden, or the sanctum. All were rebuilt in 1657.
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Coordinates:   35°18'1"N   139°28'47"E
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