Kasuga Shrine

What it is

• A shrine in Tokyo's Nerima-ku, formerly Jūrasetsunyo Shrine.
• The surrounding town, Kasuga-cho, is named after it.

What to see

• The main shrine building, rebuilt in 1917.
• An Inari Shrine on the right side of the main shrine.
• Mitsumine and Dairokuten Shrines on the left side.
• A 'power stone' on the shrine grounds.
• Komainu (guardian dogs) from 1861, rebuilt in 1917.
• A chōzubachi (water basin) donated in 1836.

When to go

• The main festival is held on September 15th.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.