Shirahige Shrine
白鬚神社
Shirahige Shrine: a historic Tokyo guardian shrine, home to unique komainu and stone monuments.
What it is
- A guardian shrine of former Terajima Village.
- Founded in 951 by Gansan Daishi Ryogen.
- Main deity is Sarutahiko Okami.
- Enshrines Jurojin of Sumidagawa Seven Lucky Gods.
What to see
- A pair of komainu are cultural properties.
- Many stone monuments are on the grounds.
- The grounds are known as Shirahige no Mori.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Tobu Isesaki Line Higashimukojima Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都墨田区東向島3-5-2 Open in Google Maps
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