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Charge Your Luck! 4 Carefully Selected Power Spots in Kanagawa for Blessings
Charge Your Luck! 4 Carefully Selected Power Spots in Kanagawa for Blessings

Charge Your Luck! 4 Carefully Selected Power Spots in Kanagawa for Blessings

Jul 31, 2025
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Some of you might want to tour power spots in Kanagawa. When you want your wishes to come true or when you’re in trouble, you want to borrow some power to overcome difficulties. Kanagawa Prefecture has many power spots, and shrines are familiar places for such energy.

In Kanagawa, there are numerous power spots scattered throughout. Here, we introduce 4 especially recommended power spots in Kanagawa!



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Charge Your Luck! 4 Carefully Selected Power Spots in Kanagawa for Blessings

1. Famous for Its Autumn Leaves – "Hakone Shrine" with 3 Blessings

One of Kanagawa’s classic power spots is Hakone Shrine—a well-known tourist destination that many people have visited. Why is Hakone Shrine a power spot? It originally enshrined the deity Hakone Ōkami, and in ancient times it was called Hakone Gongen. The area around here has been a site of mountain worship since ancient times.

It is said to offer three blessings: fulfillment of all wishes, prosperity in business, and domestic safety. All are very important, so why not pray for the one you wish to achieve the most?

Hakone Shrine is also famous as a spot for autumn leaves. It is worth visiting during the autumn season to see the brilliant fall colors.

Name: Hakone Shrine
Address: 80-1 Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture
Official/Related Website URL: http://hakonejinja.or.jp/

2. Boost Your Wealth, Luck, and Matchmaking – "Kuzuryu Shrine"

When visiting Hakone Shrine, you might also want to visit Kuzuryu Shrine. Kuzuryu Shrine is a popular power spot alongside Hakone Shrine.

The guardian deity here is Kuzuryu Ōkami, the deity of Lake Ashi, and the power spot of Kuzuryu Ōkami is said to "boost your wealth." In addition to wealth, it is also effective for "good fortune" and "matchmaking." You can receive all these blessings here.

When you visit Hakone Shrine, be sure to plan to visit Kuzuryu Shrine as well.

Name: Kuzuryu Shrine
Address: Hakone, Motohakone, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa Prefecture, in Hakone Kuzuryu Forest
Official/Related Website URL: http://hakonejinja.or.jp/

3. Great for Marriage Hunting!? – "Enoshima Shrine"

Enoshima Shrine is another recommended spot. It is one of Japan’s three major Benten shrines, and it is also famous for matchmaking. If you are looking for good connections, this is the place to visit. Some people who have struggled with marriage have reported that after visiting Enoshima Shrine, their marriage prospects improved dramatically.

When you visit, be sure to see the sacred tree. At Musubi no Ki, you can also view ema (votive plaques). You can observe how many people entrust their wishes to the ema. This shrine is also said to be effective for wealth, so if you want to boost your financial luck, be sure to make your wish here.

Visiting Shiro Ryūchi (White Dragon Pond) is also recommended; it is famous for the legend of the money-washing White Dragon King. Visit Enoshima Shrine to receive the power of wealth!

Name: Enoshima Shrine
Address: 2-3-8, Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture
Official/Related Website URL: http://enoshimajinja.or.jp/

4. May Save Your Marital Harmony – "Hashimizu Shrine"

Hashimizu Shrine is located in Yokosuka City and is popular as a power spot in Yokosuka. If you’re experiencing marital difficulties, consider visiting Hashimizu Shrine. It is said to bring blessings for marital harmony. Even if you already have a happy marriage, visiting here might help maintain that harmony.

Hashimizu Shrine is associated with an ancient legend from the Kojiki. According to the story, when Yamato Takeru was in peril at sea, his wife threw herself into the water to save him.

This legend is the origin of the shrine’s reputation for promoting marital harmony.

Name: Hashimizu Shrine
Address: 1-1-13, Nishiuraaga, Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
Official/Related Website URL: http://www12.plala.or.jp/hasirimizujinjya/

◎ Summary

Kanagawa Prefecture is filled with famous power spots, making it hard to choose where to go.

Here we’ve introduced a few options. If you find these recommendations helpful, please consider visiting these spots. Kanagawa has many power spots scattered throughout the city, making it easy to drop in on a whim. They are great for a date or a leisurely walk on a day off.

May you encounter the ultimate power spot that brings you all the blessings you desire!

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