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Shibuya Hikawa Shrine
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Shibuya's oldest shrine, said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru on his return from eastern campaigns
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15 min walk from JR Shibuya Station
Higashi 2-5-6, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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Enshrined Deity
素盞嗚尊
稲田姫命
大己貴尊
Overview
The oldest shrine in Shibuya. An ancient shrine said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru no Mikoto on his return from the eastern campaigns during the reign of Emperor Keiko. Situated on a hilltop near Kokugakuin University, a little removed from the bustle of Shibuya, it is known as an urban oasis. On the 15th of each month ('Ichigo no Hi'), special en-musubi goshuin stamps are issued, making i…
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Origins
The exact founding date of Hikawa Shrine in Shibuya is unknown, but tradition holds that it was established by Yamato Takeru no Mikoto during the reign of Emperor Keiko, the 12th emperor of Japan, when the prince enshrined Susanoo no Mikoto at this site on his return from the eastern campaigns. It i…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "素盞嗚尊・稲田姫命・大己貴尊"

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An ancient shrine said to have been founded by Yamato Takeru no Mikoto on his return from the eastern campaigns during the reign of Emperor Keiko.
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