Serada Toshogu

📍 Gunma, Ota-shi Serada-cho 3119-1 · Ota

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Hours

9:00–16:30

Fee

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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About

Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)

History

Byakko

Serada Toshogu is an illustrious shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu as its principal deity. This location holds special significance for the Tokugawa clan as it is believed to be the residence of Nitta Yoshishige, ancestor of the Tokugawa family. During the Edo period, the shrine received generous patronage from the Tokugawa shogunal house, resulting in the preservation of beautiful shrine buildings and numerous cultural treasures. The intricate sculptural carvings adorning the main hall and worship hall are particularly magnificent, representing masterpieces of craftsmanship that showcase the finest artistic techniques of the era. This is a distinguished shrine where visitors may contemplate the great accomplishments of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Benefits

Promotion and fortuneVictory luckBusiness successHousehold safetyWarding off calamitiesFulfillment of wishesPeace under heaven

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