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Shirahige Shrine

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Shirahige Shrine is a historic Tokyo guardian shrine, offering a glimpse into local Edo-period heritage.

Shirahige Shrine
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What it is

  • A guardian shrine for the former Shibue Village.
  • Also known as Shibue Shirahige Shrine.
  • Renamed Shirahige Shrine in 1869.
  • Founding date is unknown, possibly 860 or 1177-1181.

What to see

  • The main shrine building, constructed in 1848.
  • The copper roof, installed in 1993.

Getting there

  • A 6-minute walk from Yotsugi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都葛飾区東四つ木4-36-18 Open in Google Maps

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