Hiroshima Tosho-gu
広島県
A 1648 Toshogu shrine built by the Asano clan that survived the atomic blast — a rare hibaku historical building
Founded
1648
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Shrine
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10-min walk from JR Hiroshima Station
2-1-18 Futabanori, Higashi-ku, Hiroshima
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Shrine
Founded 1648
378 years
Enshrined Deity
徳川家康
Overview
Founded in 1648 by Asano Mitsunari, the lord of Hiroshima domain, to commemorate the 21st anniversary of Tokugawa Iemitsu's death. The main hall, karamon gate, and fence are designated Important Cultural Properties. The buildings survived the atomic bomb blast and are cherished as hibaku (atomic-bombed) structures.
Origins
Founded in 1648 by Asano Mitsunari. The structures survived the atomic bomb blast and are recognized as exceptionally precious early modern buildings among the surviving hibaku (atomic-bombed) structures.
Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Warding Off Evil
Career Advancement
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "徳川家康"
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