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Tenso Shrine

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Tenso Shrine is a historic Edo-period shrine with elaborate carvings, a short walk from Hirai Station.

Tenso Shrine
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What it is

  • Also called Hirai Tenso Shrine.
  • Tutelary shrine of former Nakahirai Village.
  • Founded with Anyo-ji Temple as its betto-ji.
  • Ranked as a village shrine in 1874.

What to see

  • Main shrine building from the late Edo period.
  • Main shrine building has elaborate carvings.
  • Main shrine building is a cultural property.
  • Two torii gates with shimenawa.
  • Copper shimenawa donated by residents in 1928.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Hirai Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都江戸川区平井7-28-5 Open in Google Maps

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