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Asagaya Shinmei-gū

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阿佐ヶ谷神明宮

Asagaya Shinmei-gū is a historic shrine in Tokyo, known for unique amulets and a special prayer.

Asagaya Shinmei-gū
Kamemaru2000 CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A Shinto shrine in Suginami-ku, Tokyo.
  • Founded around 1190.
  • Dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, and Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
  • Moved to its current location during the Edo period.

What to see

  • A sacred stone from Miyagawa is enshrined.
  • Unique lace bracelet amulets called Kamimusubi.
  • Embroidered goshuin called Yamato-gasane.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都杉並区阿佐谷北1-25-5 Open in Google Maps

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