The entrance to the shrine has a Koshin pagoda and red banners that represent the seven deities of Hakone. Stones at the entrance show the Buddhist demon-god, Shomen Kongo. Stairs lead to the main shrine.[4]
Komagata Shrine is important in Japan. It is known as "Riku Chugoku Ichinomiya". The inner shrine, "Okumiya", is on Mount Komagatake summit. The area around the shrine was once known for war horse production. The shrine is linked to Shinto Buddhist studies. It features the horse head Kannon and Dainichi Nyorai. People worship it in many parts of Eastern Japan.[2]
The shrine's founding date is unknown. Many legends are associated with it. The Kameno clan revered Mt. Akagi. They worshiped the god of Akagi. The worship evolved over time. Komagata Ogami was enshrined on Komagatake. The shrine appears in the "Engishiki Jinmyocho". This record was completed in December 927 AD.[2]
The area around the shrine was once known for war horse production. The shrine is linked to Shinto Buddhist studies. It features the horse head Kannon and Dainichi Nyorai. People worship it in many parts of Eastern Japan.[2]
Originally, Okumiya was on "Dainichidake." It was later moved to "Komagatake." Satomiya are auxiliary shrines. They were built at Komagatake's foot. This made worship easier.[2]
Glossary of Shinto
