Tamagawa Sengen Shrine
多摩川浅間神社
Tokyo's only Asama-zukuri shrine, built on a kofun, with historical ties to Hojo Masako.
What it is
- Shrine founded in the Bunji era (1185-1190).
- Dedicated to Konohanasakuyahime-no-mikoto.
- Hojo Masako prayed here for her husband's good fortune.
- Sole Tokyo shrine with Asama-zukuri main hall style.
What to see
- Main hall in unique Asama-zukuri architectural style.
- Shrine building stands on the Sengen Jinja Kofun.
- Approach features many lava rocks.
- Standing statue of Sho Kannon excavated in 1652.
- Stone monument for Fuji-ko revivalist Jikigyo Miroku.
When to go
- Annual festival is held in June.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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