Kagata Shrine
利田神社
Kagata Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine with a unique whale mound, easily accessible for a quick visit.
What it is
- A shrine in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo.
- Founded in 1626 as Suzaki Benzaiten.
- Dedicated to Ichikishima-hime no Mikoto.
- Named after the Edo period Kagata family.
What to see
- A whale mound on the shrine grounds.
- The mound marks a whale buried in 1798.
Getting there
- 5-minute walk from Shin-baba Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都品川区東品川1-7-17 Open in Google Maps
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