Ishibashi Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo, dedicated to the god of boils and skin eruptions, Ishibashi no Okami, as well as other regional kami such as Tsukimaru and Hachiman. The shrine's architecture reflects traditional Japanese styles, with a unique tile-roofed hall called an 'Urushi-dō'.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ishibashi no Okami
- 祀られている神
- Ishibashi no Okami, Tsukimaru, Hachiman
- 座標
- 35.6228035, 139.1225305
参拝のヒント
To avoid long queues, visit Ishibashi Shrine early in the morning or during the week when possible.
文化的背景
In Japanese folklore, Ishibashi no Okami is believed to have the power to heal boils and skin eruptions. The shrine's Tsukimaru figurehead is said to ward off evil spirits and misfortune.
歴史
The shrine was originally built in the Edo period (1603-1868) and has been rebuilt several times due to fires.