Shitaya Jinja

📍 Tokyo, Tokyo · Taito Ward, Higashi-Kojima 3-chome 29-8

About

Founded 天平2年(730年)
Enshrined 大年神, 日本武尊
Heritage 横山大観筆 雲竜の天井画(台東区有形文化財)

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–15:55

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

A historic shrine that has long been situated in the Shitaya district. This area was known as Shitaya during the Edo period, a bustling town where common folk made their homes and livelihoods. Throughout its long history, this shrine has overcome countless disasters and war destruction, each time being restored through the dedicated efforts of the local community—a shrine that has truly been cherished by the common people. In this area that retains the atmosphere of old Edo-period neighborhoods, it continues to serve as the guardian kami of the community. During festival seasons, it becomes alive with crowds of people, a shrine with a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

warding off calamityfamily peace and safetyprosperity in commercegood fortunecommunity protectionprotection from disasters

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Access

東京メトロ銀座線・稲荷町駅から徒歩約2分です。JR上野駅からは徒歩約6分、都営大江戸線・新御徒町駅からは徒歩約5分です。

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