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Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine

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A Tokyo shrine founded in 1929, known for its vibrant vermilion buildings and auxiliary shrines.

Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine
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What it is

  • Founded in 1929 in Nishitokyo City, Tokyo.
  • Established by inviting a spirit from Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto.
  • Dedicated to Uka-no-Mitama-no-Okami, Satahiko-no-Okami, and Omiya-no-Me-no-Okami.
  • Created for Inari faith followers in the Kanto region.

What to see

  • Vermilion shrine buildings stand out against green surroundings.
  • Selected as one of the New Tokyo 100 Landscapes.
  • 18 auxiliary shrines are behind the main building.
  • A memorial for those who died in US air raids.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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