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Takasago Tenso Shrine

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高砂天祖神社

Historic Tokyo shrine with unique cultural properties, a short walk from Keisei Takasago Station.

Takasago Tenso Shrine
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What it is

  • Founded after 1165, a guardian shrine for Magarikane Village.
  • Originally named Shinmei-sha or Myojin-sha.
  • Renamed Tenso Shrine in 1873.

What to see

  • Votive tablet from 1839, depicting a prayer for rain.
  • Tablet is a designated tangible folk cultural property.
  • Ridge tag is a designated tangible cultural property.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Keisei Takasago Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都葛飾区高砂2-13-13 Open in Google Maps

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