Toyose Shrine

What it is

• A Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Ota Ward.
• Founded shortly after 1358.
• Dedicated to Nitta Yoshioki and his retainers.
• They were known as 'Jukki Myojin'.

What to see

• The site of the 'Jukki Myojinzuka' burial mound.

When to go

• Visit before Nitta Shrine to intercede with the lord.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Yaguchi-no-Watashi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.