Morito Daimyojin Shrine

After being defeated in the Heiji Rebellion (circa 1160) and exiled to Izu, Lord Minamoto no Yoritomo deeply worshipped Mishima Taisha and prayed for the restoration of the Minamoto clan. Upon successfully raising his banner in 1180 and establishing his base in Kamakura, he immediately welcomed part of Mishima Taisha’s enshrined spirit to Hayama, to offer his sincere gratitude. According to the historical chronicle Azuma Kagami, successive shoguns visited the shrine where martial rites and prayers were performed, earning the deep devotion of the Minamoto clan and Kamakura dignitaries. Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu donated land sufficient to produce seven koku of rice to the shrine. Lord Tokugawa Mitsukuni and Empress Dowager Eisho also paid their respects at the shrine. Today, it remains the chief guardian shrine of Hayama, attracting many worshippers.