Azuma Shrine
吾嬬神社
A historic Sumida shrine enshrining Princess Oto Tachibana's items, featuring the remains of a camphor tree depicted by Hiroshige.
What it is
- A shrine in Sumida Ward dedicated to the personal items of Princess Oto Tachibana.
- The current shrine buildings were constructed by Hojo Yasutoki in 1199.
- The site was once famous for a massive camphor tree featured in ukiyo-e prints.
What to see
- The remaining roots of the original camphor tree depicted in One Hundred Famous Views of Edo.
- Shrine buildings dating back to the late twelfth century.
Getting there
- The shrine is a seven minute walk from Higashi-Azuma Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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