Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu
東京都
Founded by Ota Dokan in 1479 as the western guardian of Edo Castle—'Kamegaoka' (Turtle Hill) pairing with Tsurugaoka (Crane Hill) in Kamakura—and later venerated by Tsunayoshi's mother Keishoin.
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1479
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Shrine
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3 min walk from JR / Tokyo Metro Ichigaya Station
Ichigaya Hachiman-cho 15, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
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Overview
A Hachimangu on the heights in front of JR Ichigaya Station, founded in 1479 by Ota Dokan who invited a divided spirit from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura. Dokan positioned it as the western guardian of Edo Castle, naming it 'Kamegaoka' (Turtle Hill) to complement the 'Tsuru' (Crane) of Tsurugaoka. Restored by the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu and fervently worshipped by Keishoin, mother of the…
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Origins
Founded in 1479 by Ota Dokan, who invited a divided spirit from Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. Named 'Kamegaoka' (Turtle Hill) to complement the 'Crane' of Tsurugaoka. Restored by Iemitsu, worshipped by Keishoin. Destroyed in the 1945 firebombing and rebuilt.
Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Career Advancement
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "応神天皇・神功皇后・与登比売神"
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