Ogikubo Hakusan Shrine
荻窪白山神社
A historic guardian shrine in Tokyo, known for its unique cat statues and as a god of teeth.
What it is
- Guardian shrine of former Shimo-Ogikubo Village.
- Originated in the Bunmei era (1469-1486).
- Known as a god of teeth.
What to see
- Main hall and worship hall, rebuilt in 1967.
- Twelve zodiac tiles, dedicated in 1967.
- Multiple stone cat statues around the grounds.
- Inari Shrine as a subsidiary shrine.
Getting there
- 3-minute walk from Ogikubo Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都杉並区上荻1-21-7 Open in Google Maps
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