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Kitano Shrine

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北野神社

Kitano Shrine, founded in 1184, enshrines deities including Sugawara Michizane, making it a historical and spiritual site.

Kitano Shrine
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What it is

  • Also known as Ushi Tenjin.
  • Founded in 1184 by Minamoto no Yoritomo.
  • Yoritomo received an oracle from Sugawara Michizane.
  • Sugawara Michizane is an enshrined deity.

What to see

  • Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto is an enshrined deity.
  • Ukanomitama-no-Mikoto is an enshrined deity.
  • Sarutahiko-no-Mikoto is an enshrined deity.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Korakuen Station.
  • 10-minute walk from Iidabashi Station.
  • 12-minute walk from Kasuga Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都文京区春日1-5-2 Open in Google Maps

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