Setagaya Hachimangū
世田谷八幡宮
Historic Tokyo shrine with a sumo ring, dedicated to ancient deities and emperors.
What it is
- A shrine in Miyasaka, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo.
- Enshrines Hachiman Okami, Emperor Chuai, and Empress Jingu.
- Founded in 1091 by Minamoto no Yoshiie.
- Rebuilt in 1546 by Kira Yoriyasu.
What to see
- Shrine grounds have a sumo ring.
- View power stones.
- Old main hall from 1813 is inside the current building.
When to go
- Dedication sumo match is held on September 15.
Getting there
- Miyanosaka Station is east of the shrine.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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