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Ōtori Shrine

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Ōtori Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine known for its lively November festival.

Ōtori Shrine
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What it is

  • Also known as Otori-sama.
  • Dedicated to Amenohiwashi-no-mikoto and Yamato Takeru.
  • Originated from Washinomiya at Chōkoku-ji temple.
  • Became independent from Chōkoku-ji in early Meiji.

When to go

  • November for the Toshi-no-ichi festival.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Iriya Station.
  • 10-minute walk from Minowa Station.
  • 10-minute walk from Asakusa Station.
  • 3-minute walk from Taitō Hospital bus stop.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都台東区千束三丁目18番7号 Open in Google Maps

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