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.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Amaterasu
- Kami enshrined
- Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Amaterasu
- Coordinates
- 35.6037989, 139.1337307
Visitor tip
To enhance your visit, consider purchasing a Tokyo Tourist Pass, which grants access to the shrine and nearby attractions.
Cultural notes
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.
Historical note
Founded in 1456 during the Muromachi period by the Hojo clan, one of Japan's most powerful families.