Toyōke Shrine

What it is

• A former village shrine dedicated to the primary deity Toyouke Omikami.
• The site originated as part of an ancient Ise Grand Shrine estate.
• Amaterasu Omikami and Sugawara no Michizane are also enshrined at this location.
• Multiple local shrines were merged into this single site by 1965.

What to see

• Ancient earthwork embankments that surround the shrine grounds.
• A quiet sacred space managed by the chief priest of Funabashi Daijingu.

When to go

• The Obisha festival takes place annually on January 7th.
• The main annual festival is held every year on October 18th.

Getting there

• Take a 20-minute bus ride from JR Funabashi Station.
• The shrine is a 30-minute walk from Taki-Fudo Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.