Takanawa Shrine
高輪神社
A historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo founded in the late 15th century, featuring a unique stone gate and fire prevention festival.
What it is
- A Shinto shrine founded between 1492 and 1501 dedicated to the deity Ukanomitama-no-kami.
- The site also enshrines the deities Hondawake-no-mikoto and Sarutahiko-no-kami.
- Formerly known as Inari-sha, it was renamed to its current name in 1929.
What to see
- The Taishido building constructed between 1655 and 1658 housing a statue of Shotoku Taishi.
- A Koshindo structure from the mid-17th century containing a Shomen Kongo statue.
- A historic stone gate at the Taishigu donated in July 1827.
When to go
- Visit on January 22 to witness the Chinkasai fire prevention festival.
In detail
Takanawa Shrine is a Shintō shrine which exists in Tokyo Minato Ward Takanawa 2-chome 14-18. It was established in the Meio years (1492–1501). January 24 of 2 of Koka a fire broke out, except to the stone gate and Otorii, all buildings burned. The present main hall of the shrine was built in 1980. The annual festival is September 10, and other ceremony the festival of being extinguished is hosted.
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Where it is
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