Takinogawahachiman Shrine
瀧野川八幡神社
A Tokyo shrine with ancient roots, once central to the seed industry, and home to a Jomon shell mound.
What it is
- A shrine in Tokyo's Kita Ward.
- Founded possibly in 1202, exact date unknown.
- It was the guardian of Takinogawa Village.
- The shrine office hosted seed industry meetings.
What to see
- A Jomon period shell mound behind the shrine.
- The shell mound was discovered in 1893.
Getting there
- 7-minute walk from Nishi-Sugamo Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都北区滝野川5-26-15 Open in Google Maps
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