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Taishidō Hachiman Shrine

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太子堂八幡神社

A historic Tokyo shrine where samurai prayed, spared from war, fostering community.

Taishidō Hachiman Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine in Taishido, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo.
  • Dedicated to Hachiman-jin, a deity of war.
  • Samurai Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and Yoshiie prayed here.
  • Fostered a sense of community among local villagers.

What to see

  • Shrine buildings maintained before World War II.
  • The shrine was spared from air raid damage.

Getting there

  • 4-minute walk from Nishi-Taishido Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

五丁目23番5号 Open in Google Maps

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