Kami-Tabata Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Kita-ku, Tokyo.
• Founded in 1189 by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
• Dedicated to Hondawake-no-mikoto (Emperor Ojin).
• Originally believed to be a single shrine.

What to see

• Main hall relocated from Reiu-ji Temple.
• Auxiliary Shirahige, Inari, and Oyama-tsumi Shrines.

Getting there

• 8-minute walk from Komagome Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.