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Tenso Shrine

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Tenso Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, notable for its connection to famous figures and a unique pine.

Tenso Shrine
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What it is

  • A ujigami shrine in Ota City, Tokyo.
  • Also known as Hakkei Tenso Shrine.
  • Founded in the Edo period by the Minagawa family.
  • Minamoto no Yoshiie prayed here for victory.

What to see

  • Ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige depicted the Yoroi-kake Pine.
  • Hakkei Children's Park uses part of the grounds.
  • Hakkei Tenso Shrine stairs were designated a landscape resource.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都大田区山王2-8-1 Open in Google Maps

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