Myōgi Shrine
妙義神社
The oldest shrine in Toshima Ward, known as the God of Victory where samurai and soldiers prayed for success.
What it is
- Founded in 651, this is the oldest shrine in Toshima Ward.
- It is dedicated to the God of Victory.
- Ota Dokan prayed here for victory in battle during the fifteenth century.
- Military personnel frequently visited the site before World War II.
What to see
- Modern shrine buildings reconstructed after the original structures were destroyed in 1945.
- A historic site where samurai leader Ota Dokan once dedicated sacred items.
Getting there
- The shrine is a two minute walk from Komagome Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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