Kuramae Shrine
蔵前神社
Kuramae Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine founded in 1693, significant for its sumo connections.
What it is
- Founded in 1693 by the 5th shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi.
- Renamed Kuramae Shrine in 1951.
- Associated with the rakugo story 'Motoinu'.
- Considered a sacred place for sumo.
What to see
- A statue of Motoinu is on the grounds.
- A shrine name marker donated by the Japan Sumo Association.
Getting there
- 2-minute walk from Kuramae Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都台東区蔵前3-14-11 Open in Google Maps
この施設の関係者の方へ
このページは公開情報をもとに Japan Gems が作成し、訪日外国人向けに英語で掲載しています。 写真や情報の追加・修正を承っています。お店の写真に差し替えることもできます。
このページの情報を更新する
