A rare shrine to Hyozu-no-Okami, the deity of weapons, venerated by warriors in the medieval period—the lion dance offered at its autumn festival is an Adachi Ward folk performing art.
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5 min walk from Tsukuba Express Aoi Station
5-chome Aoi, Adachi, Tokyo
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兵主大神
Overview
An old shrine near Tsukuba Express Aoi Station, dedicated to Hyozu no Okami — a rare Hyozu-type shrine even within Adachi Ward. The Hyozu deity is a god of weapons, venerated by warriors in the medieval period. The place-name 'Aoi' (blue rice paddies) derives from the rice fields that once covered the area, and the shrine served as a farming guardian deity protecting agriculture. Despite the rapid…
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Origins
The founding date of Aoi Hyozu Shrine is unknown, but it is traditionally held that the shrine has long stood in the Aoi district of present-day Adachi Ward, enshrining Hyozu no Okami. The Hyozu deity governs weapons and military affairs, and during the medieval period the shrine is said to have att…
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Festivals & Events
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Adachi Fireworks Festival
This month
A large fireworks festival held on the Arakawa riverbank in Adachi Ward. About 13,000 fireworks are launched, drawing approximately 600,000 spectators, making it one of Tokyo's premier fireworks events. Easy access from Kita-Senju Station.