Written by Jane Pipkin
A Shinto Shrine near Odawara Castle enshrining Ninomiya Sontoku — a philosopher whose teachings inspired societal improvement and self-reliance.
Surrounded by greenery, Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine is the definition of picturesque. The sacred pond, filled with colorful koi, adds to the serenity. Various statues, including those of Kinjiro Ninomiya and Ninomiya Sontoku, showcase the shrine’s philosophical and spiritual history. On the grounds, you’ll find the main shrine hall and prayer hall, in addition to several stone monuments.
How to get there
From Odawara Station, it is an 11-minute walk to Hotoku Ninomiya Shrine.
報徳二宮神社
8-10 Jonai, Odawara, Kanagawa
6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon-Sun
Free
- 0.7 km from Odawara Station Tokaido Line (JT1)
