Located in the heart of Setagaya, Tokyo, Kominami Shrine is dedicated to Komachi Okuni, a legendary geisha and folk hero from the Edo period. The shrine's current structure dates back to 1923, although its location was previously occupied by a smaller shrine dating from 1791.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Komachi Okuni
- 祀られている神
- Komachi Okuni
- 座標
- 35.6044333, 139.3150135
参拝のヒント
For those visiting during cherry blossom season, be sure to take a stroll through the nearby Setagaya Park, which features over 600 trees of varying species and is especially beautiful around springtime.
文化的背景
Kominami Shrine honors Komachi Okuni, who was revered for her kindness and generosity towards travelers. According to legend, if you tie a red ribbon around a wooden beam in the shrine's main hall, your relationship with your partner will improve. The shrine also hosts an annual spring festival celebrating the arrival of spring.
歴史
Found in 1923