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Founded by Yoritomo in 1187 and one of the Ten Sacred Shrines of Tokyo — its Fujizuka mound and twin-dragon torii gate mark the first shrine on the historic Tokaido road.

Founded in 1283 by Nichiren's disciple Nichizo — memorial stupas for those executed at Suzugamori preserve a solemn chapter of Edo penal history.

Founded in 1526 beside what is now Togoshi Ginza shopping street — guardian of the Togoshi district for nearly 500 years.

Home to a whale burial mound — a Tokyo cultural property marking the 1818 stranding that tells of Shinagawa's fishing past — beside a Benzaiten shrine for arts and fortune.

The oldest temple in Shinagawa Ward, founded by Kukai — its massive Edo-era Jizo statue, first of the Six Jizo of Edo, has watched over Tokaido travelers for three centuries.

Founded in 990, housing the 'Scripture-Reading Jizo' said to have been unearthed from a sutra mound built by Yoritomo — and a monument to the man who introduced manju to Japan.

A green sanctuary encircled by Osaki's high-rise towers — named for the ancient Iki-bashi bridge, its seasonal limited-edition goshuin draw worshippers of all ages.

A shrine combining a pre-1190 Tenso sanctuary with an early-Edo Suwa hall — its deity of victory and contests stands just steps from the historic Tachiaigawa river where Sakamoto Ryoma once stood guard.

Founded in 1294 by Ippen's disciple Ta-a Shinkyo — exquisite plaster relief sculptures by Edo master plasterer Irie Chohachi survive beneath the eaves of the main hall.

One of Edo's two great execution grounds since 1651 — the stone execution platforms where Yaoya Oshichi and Shirai Gonpachi met their ends survive as a Tokyo Metropolitan Historic Site.