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Japan's First Toshogu Shrine, Symbolizing the Power of the Edo Shogunate, Deeply Imbued with the Spirit of Ieyasu Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542–1616), the founder of the Edo Shogunate, retired to Sunpu, the capital of Suruga Province (modern-day eastern Shizuoka Prefecture), after passing the title of shogun to his son, Hidetada (1579–1632). From Sunpu, Ieyasu continued to oversee the shogunate's governance. This dual leadership between Hidetada in Edo and Ieyasu in Sunpu not only solidified the shogunate's rule but also greatly promoted the industry and culture of Sunpu, leading to unprecedented development of the castle town. Even in retirement, Ieyasu remained actively involved in politics, witnessing the fall of the Toyotomi clan during the Siege of Osaka. He passed away on April 17, 1616, at Sunpu Castle. Before his death, Ieyasu left specific instructions for his funeral: his remains were to be interred at Mount Kunozan in Suruga Province, and after the first anniversary of his death, they were to be enshrined at Nikko in Shimotsuke Province (modern-day Tochigi Prefecture). Hidetada and his close retainers faithfully carried out these wishes. Mount Kunozan, located in the southern outskirts of Sunpu's castle town, is a 200-meter-high mountain adjacent to Nihondaira, a scenic area known since ancient times. Historically, it was home to Kunozan Temple and later served as a fortress built by Takeda Shingen (1521–1573) to protect Sunpu. For the people of Sunpu, Mount Kunozan was both a spiritual and physical cornerstone, a sentiment Ieyasu deeply valued during his lifetime. In 1617, Ieyasu was posthumously granted the title "Tosho Daigongen," and the shogunate established Kunozan Toshogu Shrine to enshrine him as a deity. This marked the origin of the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine we see today. The shrine became a sacred site for the shogunate, receiving devoted worship and protection from successive shoguns and feudal lords across Japan. Even today, the shrine's grandeur remains intact. Visitors ascend 1,159 stone steps from the base of the mountain to reach the vermilion-lacquered gate and the massive stone lanterns donated by feudal lords, showcasing the shrine's impressive scale and meticulous craftsmanship. The shrine's main hall, designated as a National Treasure, epitomizes its splendor. Built in the Gongen-zukuri architectural style by master craftsman Nakai Masakiyo (1565–1619), it later served as the prototype for Toshogu shrines nationwide, including Nikko. The structure's robust design and vividly colored wall paintings are highlights, offering a feast for the eyes as visitors explore the surrounding area. Behind the main hall stands Ieyasu's mausoleum, a 5.5-meter-tall structure surrounded by lush greenery, where sunlight filters through the trees, creating a serene atmosphere that has welcomed countless visitors over the centuries. While the shrine's buildings were constructed after Ieyasu's death, the Kunozan Toshogu Museum, located midway up the mountain, houses and displays artifacts closely associated with Ieyasu. These items, preserved in their original form from Sunpu Castle, provide a glimpse into Ieyasu's life and personality. From furniture and eyeglasses that hint at his physical stature to medicine boxes and classical texts that reflect his intellect and character, the collection is invaluable. Among the most notable exhibits is a glass medicine box containing medicines personally prepared by Ieyasu, a rarity of extraordinary significance. The museum's most famous artifact is a Western clock, a gift from King Philip III of Spain (1578–1621) in gratitude for the shogunate's rescue of Spanish sailors from a shipwreck. Ieyasu is said to have cherished this clock, which was crafted in 1581 by a master artisan in Madrid. Its intricate and exquisite design is unparalleled. Given that many similar items were lost during Europe's turbulent wars, the Kunozan Toshogu clock, which retains most of its original 16th-century components, is globally significant. In 2012, researchers from the British Museum visited to study it. While the Edo Shogunate is often perceived as isolationist, this clock's presence suggests that Ieyasu himself had an open-minded and progressive side, challenging the conventional image of the shogunate's inward-looking policies. Solo Travel Recommendation: ★★★ (Moderately crowded, but the spacious grounds make it comfortable) Visit Date: Third Sunday of February, around 2 PM

📍Location: Kyoto/Kamigamo Shrine Kamigamo Shrine is a shrine located in the Kita Ward of Kyoto City⛩️✨ During the autumn season, you can see beautiful autumn leaves🍁 The Kamo River flowing near Kamigamo Shrine is also a spectacular sight!!🦆✨ There are fewer people compared to the Kamo River around the Kawaramachi area, so you can spend a relaxing time!!🫶💖 A walk along the Kamo River is highly recommended!!🚶

Kanazaki Shrine 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 The deities enshrined are Prince Takanashi Prince Tsunenashi An ancient battlefield where they fought alongside Nitta Yoshisada in the Battle of Kanegasaki. The shrine enshrines Prince Tsunenashi, who was defeated and captured, and Prince Takanashi, who committed suicide. The magnificent Kagura Hall is a sight to behold! Behind it is the main shrine. If you go to the back left, you can see Tsuruga Port, and the view is amazing. It is a small hill, and on the way there is the ruins of Kanegasaki Castle. There is also an observation deck at the top. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kanazaki Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-4 Kanegasakicho, Tsuruga City, Fukui Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏Tsuruga Station → 🚏Kanazaki Shrine → approx. 6 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Tsuruga #Tsuruga Port #Shrine #Shrine visit #Shrine lover #Shrine visit

Nonomiya Shrine 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Nonomiya Shrine is located on the way to the bamboo forest path in Kyoto. The autumn leaves 🍁 in the shrine grounds were so beautiful! In contrast, there is a moss garden. The place called "Nonomiya Carpet Moss" is not as flashy as the autumn leaves, but the more you look at it, the more fantastical the beauty becomes. The moment you enter the shrine grounds, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Nonomiya Shrine ꕥAddress: 1 Saga Nonomiya-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚉 Saga Arashiyama Station → approx. 10-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Nonomiya Shrine #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrine lover

Takijinja Shrine in Fuchu, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine was founded about 600 years ago. This is a branch shrine of Okunitama Shrine, so I walked here from Okunitama Shrine. It is customary for the people who serve at the annual festival on May 5th and the sacred horses to be purified at this waterfall. The waterfall is surrounded by a fence and is locked, so we couldn't enter. There is a large zelkova tree next to the torii gate of this shrine, so it is a must-see! It is 18m tall and has a trunk circumference of 4.3m. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Taki Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-37-1 Shimizugaoka, Fuchu City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Higashi-Fuchu Station → 9 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine lover

Shimosomeya Shinmeisha Shrine in Fuchu City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine facing Shiraitodai Street, parallel to the approach to the shrine. Right next to it is the Fuchu City Tree Sample Garden, where many beautiful flowers are in bloom! The founding date is unknown. The enshrined deity is Amaterasu Omikami. We visited the magnificent Shinmei-zukuri building. Shiraitodai Street has a lot of traffic, and while the temple grounds are quiet, it seemed busy outside. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Shimosomeya Shinmeisha ꕥAddress: 3-10-1 Shiraitodai, Fuchu, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Musashinodai Station → 9 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine lover

Higashimachi Hakusan Shrine in Fuchu City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 At the time, the area around Shimizugaoka 3-chome was on the eastern edge of Fuchu-cho, and was therefore called "Higashi-cho." It is said that this area started playing matsuri music in 1981. Higashimachi Hakusan Shrine is the guardian deity of Higashi-cho. The grounds are compact and located in a residential area. To the left of the shrine is a hangar, and to the right is the Inari Shrine. It seems to be a shrine that is deeply rooted in the local community. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Higashimachi Hakusan Shrine ꕥAddress: 3-9-1 Shimizugaoka, Fuchu, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Tama Reien Station → approx. 6-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour

Musashikokufu Hachimangu Shrine in Fuchu, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine adjacent to Tokyo Racecourse. Founded during the reign of Emperor Shomu. The main deity is Emperor Ojin (Honda Wake no Mikoto), the god of victory. It is one of the Hachimangu shrines founded in each province, and is also the guardian deity of Musashi Province. It is currently a branch shrine of Okunitama Shrine. The grounds are located on the old Koshu Kaido road, and if you walk along the approach from the first torii gate, you will see a mysterious sight of the Keio Line Baba Line tracks and a railroad crossing in front of the second torii gate. When you enter the grounds, the trees are spread out and it feels a bit lush. This atmosphere seems to exude a sacredness. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Musashikokufu Hachiman Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-33 Hachimancho, Fuchu City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Fuchu Honmachi Station → approx. 18 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour

Sarutahiko Shrine in Higashimurayama, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 The shrine was founded when a koshin tower at a crossroads on an old road was moved here as a sacred object and enshrined as a guardian deity. A covering hall was built over this koshin tower and it was named Sarutahiko Shrine. The shrine was founded in August 1895 to celebrate the opening of Higashimurayama Station, and to enshrine the road god Sarutahiko Okami as the guardian deity. If you look inside the shrine building, you can see a magnificent koshin tower. The site is small, but it is a quaint shrine. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Sarutahiko Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-8-17 Noguchicho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Higashimurayama Station → approx. 12 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine lover

Suwa Shrine in Higashimurayama City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine located facing Nishijuku Street. It is said to have been founded in 1685. It is the guardian deity of Suwa-cho, Higashimurayama City. The deity worshipped is Takeminakata no Mikoto. August 27th is the annual festival, and you can see votive dances, music, and the Noh play Sanbaso. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Suwa Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-4-3 Suwa-cho, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Higashimurayama Station → approx. 12-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour

Hakusan Shrine in Higashimurayama, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located on a road a little off the Fuchu Kaido. It is along the Kamakura Kaido (ancient road) that was used by Nitta Yoshisada in his attack on Kamakura. To the left of the shrine building, the Seibu Shinjuku Line runs endlessly. The highlight here is the Gozu Tenno Shrine in the precincts. It was built in 1819 by Kitakubo Tadazo, who was the benefactor, and was moved to this location and enshrined there. Inside, there is a statue of Gozu Tenno, which seems to bring good fortune. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Hakusan Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-41-2 Kumegawacho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Higashimurayama Station → approx. 12 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine lover

Inari Shrine in Higashimurayama, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located between Tokorozawa Station and Higashimurayama Station. It sits quietly, sandwiched between residential areas. The date of its founding is unknown. It was closed off by a fence, but it wasn't locked, so we were able to go inside. There was a small carving of a shrine, and we were able to see a rising and descending dragon. There seems to be an elementary school nearby, and the road in front of it seems to be a school route. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-35-19 Kumegawacho, Higashimurayama City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Higashimurayama Station → approx. 16 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour

Kumegawa Kumano Shrine in Higashimurayama, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located a little off the Fuchu Kaido road. The date of its founding is unknown. It is said that Nitta Yoshisada stationed his troops here during the Battle of Kumegawa in the Genkō era (1331-1334). It is the guardian deity of the old Kumegawa village. It was ranked as a village shrine in 1871. The shrine building is magnificent and has a good old feel to it. Next to it are the shrines of Ise Jingu, Shinmeisha, Ontake Shrine, and Inari Shrine. Looking next to it, it seems to be a park that is a place of relaxation for the locals. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈•• ꕥShrine name: Kumegawa Kumano Shrine ꕥAddress: 5-13-1 Kumegawa-cho, Higashimurayama-shi, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Higashimurayama Station → approx. 20-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine lover

Sarutahiko Shrine in Suginami, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Sarutahiko Shrine is a shrine within the grounds of Asagaya Shinmei Shrine. Sarutahiko Shrine is located to the right of the shrine gate. The doors are usually closed, but a festival to pray for good fortune is held from 9am on May 3rd to May 5th as part of the Good Fortune Road Opening Pilgrimage. The enshrined deity, Sarutahiko Okami, was a guide for Ninigi no Mikoto in the myth of the descent of the heavenly grandson. As a result, he is considered to be the "God of Road Opening" who guides all things in the best direction. There is also a theory that Sarutahiko Okami is the original Japanese tengu. At Sarutahiko Shrine in Asagaya Shinmei-gu, the mask and crystal of Sarutahiko Okami are enshrined as sacred objects, and this is a rare period where you can see them! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Sarutahiko Shrine (Asagaya Shinmei-gu) ꕥAddress: 1-25-5 Asagaya Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Asagaya Station → About 5 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #TokyoTourism #ShrineLover

Tokura Shrine in Kokubunji, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 When Tokura Shinden was developed in 1729, Mishima Shrine in Tokura, Itsukaichi-cho, Nishitama-gun, was enshrined as the guardian deity of the village, and the shrine was enshrined as Sanno Daigongen. In 1869, it was renamed Tokura Shrine. On the way to the shrine, Mt. Fuji🗻 was visible. Two different kinds of trees are firmly rooted on either side of the shrine building. The well remains, and the lion-dog statues were erected in 1936, and the second torii gate⛩ in 1937, so it is believed that they were rebuilt. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥLocation: Tokura Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-34-7 Tokura, Kokubunji, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚌🚏Kunitachi Station North Exit → 🚏Kokubunji 5th Elementary School → 5 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #VisitingShrine #Shrines &Temples #ShrineLover #TokyoTourism

Kamitakada Hikawa Shrine in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 In 1453, villagers who admired the divine virtue of Susanoo-no-Mikoto enshrined this shrine from Musashi Ichinomiya Hikawa Shrine. It is the guardian shrine of the entire Kamitakada area and is affectionately known as "Kamitakada Ohikawasama." It is said that between 1457 and 1467 (the Choroku era), the warlord Ota Dokan of the Muromachi period visited Kamitakada Hikawa Shrine and planted a pine tree. Unfortunately, that pine tree died in 1937. After climbing the stone steps into the shrine grounds, you will find a vast space, and if you go up a few more steps, you will find the shrine building at the back. This shrine is filled with greenery and has camphor trees, zelkova trees, ginkgo trees, oak trees, black pines, and more. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kamitakada Hikawa Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-42-1 Kamitakada, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Arai Yakushimae Station → 7 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples #Shrine lover

Tenjin Kitano Shrine in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Uchikoshi Tenjin Kitano Shrine is pronounced "Uchigoshi Tenjin Kitano Jinja." It is also called Uchikoshi Tenjin. The founding date is unknown, but according to the New Compendium of Musashi Fudoki, it seems to have existed at the end of the Edo period. The enshrined deity is Sugawara no Michizane. The divine crest of the plum tree can be seen on the chozuya (purification fountain) and the offering box. There is also a Nyoirin Kannon statue and two Koshin towers, which are designated as tangible cultural properties of the ward. It is adjacent to a park and seems to be a playground for children. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Tenjin Kitano Shrine ꕥAddress: 5-8-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nakano Station → approx. 10 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrines and temples #Visiting a shrine #Shrine tour

Momozono Inari Shrine in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A shrine that can be reached in a few minutes on foot from the south exit of Nakano Station. 　 During the reign of the 8th Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, falconry became popular, and it is said that people hunted in Nakano in particular. At Yoshimune's command, peach trees were planted in this area, and it became a famous cherry blossom viewing spot called "Peach Garden." This is what led to the name of the shrine. 　　 There is a vermilion-painted torii gate and enclosure, so you can worship right in front of you. There is a bell to the right of the worship hall, and a hand pump to the left. To the right of the shrine is the Momozono Kaikan, and to the left is a narrow passageway. If you go further in, you will find the Momozono Restaurant on the left. Nearby is Nakano Brick Hill, which gives the place a slightly retro feel. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Momozono Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 3-35 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nakano Station → approx. 3-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples #Shrine lover

Ipponhino Inari Shrine (an external branch shrine) in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located on the south side of Nakano Station. It sits beside a building and at first glance looks plain. The main shrine of Ipponhino Inari Shrine is a two-minute walk from here. This is the site of a cypress tree that was highly praised by the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune. However, it has now fallen into disrepair and been regulated, leaving it as it is. The external branch shrine is simple but well-kept. When I looked inside, I saw a cute fox. There is a footbridge nearby, and it is also a great place to see many trains running from the top. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Ipponhinoki Inari Shrine (ancillary shrine outside the precincts) ꕥAddress: 3-49 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nakano Station → approx. 8 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship

Ipponhinoki Inari Shrine (Head Office) in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is considered a sub-shrine of Nakano Hikawa Shrine. It is said that it was enshrined to quell river flooding and famine. During the time of the 8th Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, falconry became popular, and Nakano was a popular hunting spot, so Yoshimune often came here. There is an anecdote that he praised the cypress trees that were here on that occasion. It is said that the cypress trees that exist today are different from the ones that were praised. When I actually came to the shrine, I was surprised at how dilapidated it was. The red torii gate and main building. The slightly faded color shows signs of aging. You can see trains passing by in the background. There were also restrictions in place to prevent people from entering. I hope it will be rebuilt. A little further away, there is an auxiliary shrine of Ipponhinoki Inari Shrine. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Ipponhinoki Inari Shrine (Head Office) ꕥAddress: 3-49 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nakano Station → About 8 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrines and Temples #Visiting Shrines #Shrine Tour #Shrine Lover

Shoichii Inari Shrine in Suginami Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is related to the Ogawara family, headman of the former Koenji village. When Kujo Setsuko, who would become the empress of Emperor Taisho (Empress Teimei), was fostered by the Ogawara family, this shrine is likely the family's house deity. In the precincts, there is a seated statue of Bato Kannon and a standing statue of Jizo Bodhisattva on a pedestal engraved with the name of the Ogawara family. There was also something engraved with the name of the Ogawara family inside the shrine. There were also onigawara tiles and other items that seem to be from the past on the back of the shrine. Behind the shrine is the Chuo Line, with trains running nonstop. The shrine is surrounded by residential areas, and this place stands in the middle of them all. Takahara Park, run by Suginami Ward, is also nearby. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Shoichii Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-2-6 Koenji Kita, Suginami-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Koenji Station → approx. 10-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine visit #Shrines and temples #Shrine tour

Tsumakoi Inari Shrine in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is called Tsumakoi. It is said that a branch of Tsumakoi Shrine in Yushima was enshrined here before the Bunka era. The shrine was enshrined by Yajima Genzaemon, who lived in this area until the beginning of the Meiji era. It is also known as "Genza Inari." It is said to be a popular myth, but there is also a story that Yajima Genzaemon enshrined Tsumakoi Inari in memory of his deceased wife. The shrine is surrounded by stone walls, and a fence has been set up at the entrance, leaving it half open. Further ahead are two stone torii gates and two vermilion-painted torii gates. Immediately upon entering, there is a hand pump to the right and a lava shrine to the left with a fox inside. The lion statues are protected by wire mesh and are a little hard to see. The shrine building feels a little old, but the grounds seem to be well-maintained. It is close to Nakano Broadway and can be reached in a 7-minute walk from the exit. The shrine is located directly across the road from Tokyo Police Hospital. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Tsumagoi Gosha Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-5-4 Nogata, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Nakano Station → approx. 13 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Visiting a shrine #Shrine lover

Ryogoku Inari Shrine in Chuo Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located near the Ryogoku Bridge West Intersection. Ryogoku Bridge is nearby, and it's a great place to see the Skytree. The shrine is in a very hard-to-find location, so it's difficult to find! Even though it's between buildings, it's in a secluded area, so it's hard to find if you're just passing by normally. I thought, "Could it be?", so I took a look and found it. It seems a bit pushed aside, but the shrine itself seems to be well-maintained. Its history is unknown. The object of several bright red horses lined up was impressive! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Ryogoku Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-28-3 Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Asakusabashi Station → approx. 8 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship

Kawakami Inari Shrine in Chuo Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is said to have been founded in 1628. It was originally located at the Edo Shogunate's boarding point, but when the area was newly developed in 1869, the sacred grounds were moved to this location. In 1873, it became a joint shrine of Kanda Shrine. Due to the war damage in 1945, it was rebuilt in 1988 by volunteers from the local townspeople. This shrine sits quietly in a back alley. The vermilion-painted torii gate and the blue fence and stairs of the building next door give it a retro feel and make a picturesque picture! The guardian fox statues were decorated with power stones, probably red agate. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kawakami Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-25-6 Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Asakusabashi Station → approx. 9-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrines and Temples #Visiting Shrines #Visiting Shrines #Lover of Shrines

Yanokuro Inari Shrine in Chuo Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 During the Edo period, the area was called Taninokura or Yanokura because a rice storehouse of the shogunate was built nearby. It is said that Sansha Inari Shrine, which enshrined three shrines, was enshrined as the guardian deity of the storehouse. In 1698, the storehouse was relocated. Although Sansha Inari was also relocated, local residents were sad to see it go, so Shinzaemon Inari and Fukutomi Inari were enshrined at Hatsunemori Shrine, and Taninokura Inari was renamed Yanokuro Inari and enshrined in the same place. The shrine is enshrined around the back of Yagenbori Fudoin Temple. On the left is Yagenbori Fudoin Temple's believers' hall. The site is small, but has stone walls, a vermilion-painted torii gate, and lush trees. Entering, there is a pair of stone statues of foxes in a small shrine. Upon closer inspection, the door to the shrine was open. There is a sign in the temple grounds saying that you can get a goshuin at Yagenbori Fudoin, so I went there later to receive one. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Yanokuri Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 2 Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Higashinihonbashi Station → approx. 3-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrines and temples #Visiting shrines #Visiting shrines #Lover of shrines

Tamao Inari Shrine in Chuo Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is enshrined in the valley between buildings. It is located behind Kyoeikai Street. The surrounding area is also lined with buildings. There is a fence in front of the vermilion torii gate, which is closed off, but it is not locked and you can worship inside. The shrine was securely locked behind a fence. The plaque on the shrine confirms that it was dedicated in December 1961. If you step out onto the main street, you can see the Skytree straight ahead. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Tamao Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 3-10-1 Higashinihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Higashinihonbashi Station → approx. 3-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples

Isobe Inari Shrine in Chuo Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located on the grounds of a building facing Yokoyamacho Boulevard. The FRESCO Nihonbashi Yokoyamacho store is on the first floor of the building, and on the left is an escalator leading up to the building. Further to the left is a strange-shaped torii gate with a signboard indicating the sacred area of ​​the shrine. In the corner, there is a relatively new-looking shrine. There is gravel underneath. Unfortunately, I have no idea about its detailed history. If you go straight down the same road you came in, you will come out at the back of the building. There is a pair of fox figurines on both sides of the shrine for Inari, and there are also offerings. It seems to be a well-maintained shrine that is kept clean. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Isobe Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 4-8 Yokoyamacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Bakuroyokoyama Station → approx. 3-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrines and Temples #Visiting Shrines #Visiting Shrines #Lover of Shrines

Kameshima Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It is said that this shrine was the house deity of the Yasui family, who ran a textile sorting shop here at the time. When the Yasui family moved, the shrine remained and continues to serve as the guardian deity of the town. There is a narrow road between a restaurant and a parking lot, and the shrine is enshrined at the back of the road. At first glance, the shrine is hard to find and difficult to understand. There is an apartment building on the right, so it feels a bit cramped, but there are various things around the shrine that seem to bring good fortune. Crystal turtles and rabbits, Daikoku-sama, maneki-neko... It's very heartwarming. There is also a sacred tree next to it. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Kameshima Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-14 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Higashi-Nihonbashi Station → 7 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine lover #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples

Shimizu Ogiinari Shrine in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 In 1466, the shrine building that was located in Ogigadani, Kamakura, was damaged by a flood. It was temporarily moved to a site owned by shrine official Tarobei in Shimizu Village, Toyoshima County, Bushu. It was then called Shimizu Ogiinari Daimyojin. The shrine building was burned down in war damage. The festivals were no longer held after the war, but it was rebuilt and renovated again around 1975. The shrine grounds are devoid of any vegetation, surrounded by stone walls, with only two torii gates and a small shrine. The entrance was also closed and it was impossible to enter. It feels a bit lonely. If you go towards the Kanda River, you will find Mikura Bridge, which has a nice view and a good environment. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Shimizu Ogi Inari Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-9-9 Higashikanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉 Asakusabashi Station → 6 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples #Shrine lover