Ushijima Shrine
牛嶋神社
Ancient Tokyo shrine with unique architecture and guardian status, worth visiting for history and art.
What it is
- Founded between 859 and 879 AD.
- Formerly called Ushigoe-sha before the Meiji period.
- General guardian of Honjo.
- Tutelary deity of Tokyo Skytree.
What to see
- A statue of a cow called Nadeushi.
- Rare Mitsu-torii in front of the main shrine.
- Registered tangible cultural property (building).
- Registered tangible folk cultural properties.
- Sub-shrine called Wakamiya Ushijima Shrine.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
東京都墨田区向島1-4-5 Open in Google Maps
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