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Ichigaoka Hachiman Shrine

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銀杏岡八幡神社

Historic Tokyo shrine founded in 1062, a quick walk from Asakusabashi Station.

Ichigaoka Hachiman Shrine
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What it is

  • Founded in 1062 by Minamoto no Yoshiie.
  • Dedicated to Minamoto no Yoshiie's prayer for victory.
  • Served as a guardian deity for the Echizen Matsudaira family.

What to see

  • A ginkgo branch flowed to this site.
  • A ginkgo tree was once a landmark here.

When to go

  • Daily radio calisthenics are held here.

Getting there

  • 1-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区浅草橋1-29-11 Open in Google Maps

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