Igusa Hachimangu Shrine is historical Shinto Shrine, located in Suginami ward that is westside of Tokyo. Unfortunately, the foundation period is unknown but it is almost certainly before 1200. Deity of the shrine, Yawata-sama(Emperor Ojin) was revered as god of military arts until war. It changed into the god of the fulfillment of various requests rooted in the … [Read more...]
TOKYO Kameido Tenjin Shrine in Japan
Kameido Tenjin Shrine is Shinto shrine located in Koto ward of Tokyo where Tokyo Skytree can be seen. The shrine was established in 1646, and worships "Sugawara-no-michimasa" who is the god of studing and many students come to the shrine to obtain divine protection of god for examination around January to February. One of popular spot in the shrine is … [Read more...]
TOKYO Asukayama Park in Japan
Asukayama Park is one of oldest public park in Japan with other four parks, Ueno park, Asakusa Park, Hukagawa Park and Shiba Park, and established in 1873 by eighth shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune. Asukayama Park is located in Kita-ku(ward) in Tokyo, and has been famous spot for Hanami (picnic with viewing cherry blossom trees) from Edo period. The park also contains … [Read more...]
TOKYO Hie-Jinja Shrine in Japan
Hie Shrine (日枝神社) is a Shinto shrine located between Akasaka ward in Tokyo Japan. The deity enshrined is "Oyamakui-no-kami that is the god of mount Hie in Shiga prefecture. Many branch shrines of the Hie shrine in Shiga prefecture were built all across Japan, and Hie shrine in Akasaka Tokyo is one of the branch. The shrine is famous as power spot (Spiritual … [Read more...]
TOKYO Todoroki Ravine (Todoroki Valley) in Japan
Todoroki Keikoku(ravine) is a tiny ravine in wild green forest, and is the only ravine in the 23 wards of Tokyo, which is also designated as Tokyo's scenic spot. The ravine is natural tourist attraction that located in the middle of thickly populated area Setagaya city ward. You totally can feel energy of nature and forget about busy life in concrete jungle Tokyo … [Read more...]