Shibamata Hachiman Shrine

What it is

• A former village shrine in Tokyo.
• It was the guardian shrine of Shibamata Village.

What to see

• Shrine grounds on the Shibamata Hachiman Shrine Kofun.
• A stone chamber under the main shrine building.
• Haniwa known as "Torasan Haniwa" were excavated.
• The kofun stone chamber is a City Historic Site.

When to go

• A festival is held in October.
• See the Shibamata Sanbiki Shishimai ritual.

Getting there

• 3-minute walk from Shibamata Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.