This historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Chuo Ward is dedicated to the deities of Mount Fuji and the sea, reflecting its strategic location on the Tokyo Bay. The shrine's architecture and rituals are deeply rooted in the region's unique cultural heritage.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Amaterasu
- 祀られている神
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu
- 座標
- 35.6037989, 139.1337307
参拝のヒント
To enhance your visit, consider purchasing a Tokyo Tourist Pass, which grants access to the shrine and nearby attractions.
文化的背景
This shrine is famous for its 'Matsuri Odoshi' festival, where priests use large wooden drums to ward off evil spirits. The shrine's architecture also features a unique 'hayatama' stone, believed to have been used as an offering to the kami.
歴史
Founded in 1456 during the Muromachi period by the Hojo clan, one of Japan's most powerful families.