Located in the heart of Tokyo, Tōshōgū Shrine is a Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of the Tokugawa shoguns who ruled Japan from 1603 to 1867. The primary enshrined deity is Ōtafukūjin, but other kami such as Soga no Guruma and Namahage also reside within the shrine's grounds.
- 宗教
- shinto
- 祭神
- Ōtafukūjin
- 祀られている神
- Ōtafukūjin, Soga no Guruma, Namahage
- 座標
- 35.5277716, 139.6536473
参拝のヒント
To fully appreciate the shrine's grandeur, visitors should plan their visit during the cherry blossom season or autumn foliage when the surrounding forest is ablaze with color.
文化的背景
As a symbol of Japan's feudal past, Tōshōgū Shrine features an impressive five-story pagoda and a gate that resembles a samurai's helmet. The shrine's grounds also include a museum dedicated to the history of the Tokugawa shogunate and a beautiful garden with a tranquil pond.
歴史
Tōshōgū Shrine was originally built in 1649 at Edo Castle but was relocated to its current location in 1653.