11 Recommended Power Spots in Kanagawa! Easy to drive into! From the standard to the lesser known

Presenting you Power Spots around Kanagawa! From the standard to the lesser known. How about taking a rental car to these Power Spots? Recommended for sightseeing spots!
In the vast and charming Kanagawa, you will find Kamakura with its many historical temples and shrines, as well as the hot springs of Hakone.

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Hakone Shrine

Built in 757, at the dawn of the Tenpyo-hoji era, by Mangan Shonin, who was once known as Hakone Sansho Gongen. The faith of many was gathered in these sacred mountain grounds. Beginning the Kamakura era, its name became highly regarded by dignitaries of the Kamakura shogunate, representing Minamoto no Yoritomo. The wooden Mangan Shonin statues (important cultural property) was the first of many wonderful shrine treasures we have today. It is worshipped as the deity of safe traveling, wish granting, misfortune dispelling, and business starting. The 800 years old cedars adorning the road to the shrine give it a truly holy aura.

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A trip to Hakone cannot miss a visit to the Hakone Shrine. It’s a very famous power spot.
It is visited both by Japanese and foreigners in large amounts.
(Date of visit: October 2018)

A scarlet colored Torii gate and verdant trees. Fresh and clean air.
We prayed at a large cedar tree in preparation for our daughter’s first childbirth.
I could feel the intensity of its trunk stretching straight up.
(Date of visit: October 2018)

Enoshima Shrine

Enoshima Shrine is a title that encompasses the three shrines of Hetsumiya, Nakatsumiya and Okutsumiya, with each hosting a goddess that acts as their guardian deity. She is worshipped as a deity with expertise in performing arts that invites safe traveling, bountiful fishing and harvest, as well as good fortune and treasures.

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It’s located in the path leading up to the viewing platform of Enoshima. She seems to be well known as a goddess of love, and they had many cute Ema plaques.
(Date of visit: May 2017)

I went there with my friends. I meant to visit it with marriage related reasons, but we ended up having a lot of fun. I really hope this granted us the grace of the goddess.
(Date of visit: December 2016)

Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Jinja Shrine

It is said to have been built after Minamoto no Yoritomo, who wished for world peace, once had a dream on 1185, during the year, month, and night of the serpent, that informed him “Offer this water to the gods and there shall be peace across the land.” Afterwards, Hojo Tokiyori adopted a tradition of washing his sen coins here to pray for a prospering household, a custom that was then followed by many who sought the blessing of good fortune. Zeniarai coin washing is now one of the five Kamakura brand-name spring water.

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There were people who seemed to be washing small coins, and bills even.
Many people visiting here believed using this cleansed money will bring them many riches.
(Date of visit: August 2018)

Her deity Benten is famous for bringing fortune to those who wash their money in the fountain water. I also washed my coins. I hope I receive those blessings as well.
(Date of visit: October 2017)

Oyama Afuri Shrine

An ancient shrine that worships Oyamatsumi-no-kami, Ikazuchi-no-Kami and Takaokami. The deities of agriculture, safe sailing, and big catches. The souvenir shops and tea houses at the entrance are reminiscent of ancient times.

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The verdant nature gave off a grateful and clean air. It is considered a power spot with a very majestic atmosphere. You will walk quite a lot even if you use the cable car, so I recommend you wearing comfortable shoes.
(Date of visit: October 2014)

The cool breeze felt comfortable. Viewing the Sagami Bay on its entirety from the shrine ground was truly wonderful. My spirit felt strangely calm, it made me feel I could face another day with all my strength.
(Date of visit: June 2017)

Kuzuryu Shrine

A crimson torii gate stands in the middle of the lake. Every month on the 13th, a boat sails from Motohakone.

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It’s a shrine next to the Hakone Shrine.
Ruling over the abundant waters of Lake Ashi,
it is said if you bring the holy water with you and offer it to family altar,
you will receive its blessings.
Rinse your mouth with holy water and it will be cleansed.
Looking at the ever flowing water,
I did indeed feel it possessed some sort of divine blessing.
You can receive the red seal at the entrance of the Hakone Shrine.
(Date of visit: September 2018)

I visited Kuzuryu Shrine. It can be found right next to Hakone Shrine, and is said to be a famous power spot for love. I have the impression there were many female visitors.
(Date of visit: March 2015)

Sasukeinari Shrine

Passing through dozens of torii gates adorned with red flags, you will find a shrine pavilion as you climb the steps. According to its history, when Minamoto no Yoritomo was exiled in Izu, he had a revelation in a dream, where the Inari of a Hidden Village would urge him to rise up. It was then enshrined under the name of Sasukeinari.

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I visited the Sasukeinari Shrine. The many red torii left an impressive image on me. It seems to grant blessings on your career and job.
(Date of visit: May 2018)

It’s right next to Zeniarai Benzaiten. Those multiple red torii tunnels had a very mysterious air to them. It’s very well known as a power spot.
(Date of visit: May 2013)

Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine

Enshrines Sontoku Ninomiya. The Hotoku Museum is also found nearby.

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A power spot in Odawara, Kanagawa
This is a shrine within the castle grounds of Odawara.
Although the structure is not that big,
you can really feel the history in its walls.
This shrine takes its roots on Hotoku’s spirit, and seems to bring good luck with your partner.
(Date of visit: December 2016)

I visited Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine. Since I started collecting red seals, I always wanted to visit there. It’s right next to Odawara Castle, and enshrines the deity of academic fulfillment. I feel it granted me some of its power.
A staff of the shrine office stamped red seal for me at the office after my visit.
(Date of visit: December 22nd 2015)

Manazuru Hanto Prefectural Natural Park

With huge black pines, beech and camphor trees growing tall in its plentiful forest and sea, Cape Manazuru is a natural park that projects into the Sagami Bay. There are many esplanades installed within its grounds, making it a very popular walking course where visitors experience the sounds of the sea as they listen to the chirping of birds and smell the scent of the leaves.

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The giant trees at the tip of the peninsula are jaw-dropping to see. They don’t seem to care a single bit about growing so close to the sea. It might just be the energy flowing from Mt. Fuji what truly makes this a power spot.
(Date of visit: August 12th in 2017)

Hongakuji Temple

The USA consulate was established here when Port Yokohama opened. American flags adorn the pine trees within the grounds, and it is said that the temple gate was painted white by the consulate members.

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My hobby is visiting temples, so taking a trip to Hongakuji Temple was a lot of fun, I really recommend this tourist spot.
I do believe it is a fantastic power spot to soothe the spirit.
(Date of visit: October 6th in 2015)

They sell a small charm called Nigirifuku. They’re handmade and each has a different face. Apparently, they’ll grant you a blessing if you hold them every day.
(Date of visit: June 2013)

Hashirimizu Shrine

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Traveling from Yokosuka to Kannonzaki, this is a shrine you can find a bit before arriving at the Kannonzaki Park. It’s a small shrine, but its origins seem to be fairly ancient. It’s very well known as a power spot. Its grounds were serene and had a divine aura to them.
(Date of visit: August 2016)

This shrine is known as a power spot of Yokosuka.
If you turn around at the front shrine as you climb the stairs, you will get a perfect view of the Boso Peninsula and the boats leaving the Tokyo Bay in front of it.
(Date of visit: February 2017)

The Byakushin of Joganji Temple

As you climb the stone steps of Joganji Temple, facing right when heading to the main shrine you will see a huge byakushin tree. It is estimated to be 800 years old, and is 20 meters tall, with a circumference of 6 meters. It is considered a national protected monument (designated on September 1939).

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The national designated natural monument that is the huge byakushin tree is mystic.
I visited it right after Gosho Shrine during my power spot trip.
It seems to be a power spot that strengthens friendships.
(Date of visit: January 2017)

This byakushin is said to have lived for 800 years.
Byakushin are trees that stretch out as they twist themselves, so it was very different from the big trees that grow straight up I’ve seen so far.
I couldn’t help but feel the energy coming from its powerful, twisting trunk.
(Date of visit: March 2016)

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