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Tokyo Shrine

Nishiwaseda Tenso Shrine

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西早稲田天祖神社

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded 1645, offers a peaceful escape and unique local festival.

Nishiwaseda Tenso Shrine
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What it is

  • Tokyo shrine, officially named Tenso Shrine.
  • Founded in 1645 by Koizumi Genbei.
  • Formerly called Shinmei-gu or Shinmei Shrine.
  • Four deities enshrined together in 1894.

When to go

  • Annual festival: first Saturday and Sunday of September.
  • Main festival occurs once every three years.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Omokagebashi Station.
  • 10-minute walk from Nishi-Waseda Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都新宿区西早稲田3-17 Open in Google Maps

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