A Shoho-era guardian shrine of Zoshigaya village, adjacent to the cemetery where Natsume Soseki and Takehisa Yumeji rest
創建
1646 年
種別
神社
Access
3 min walk from Zoshigaya Station (Tokyo Metro), 12 min walk from JR Ikebukuro Station
1-11-3 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
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Info
Shrine
Founded 1646
380 years
Enshrined Deity
誉田別命
概要
A Hachiman shrine in Zoshigaya dedicated to Emperor Ojin, founded in the Shōho era (1644–1648) as the guardian of Zoshigaya village. Adjacent to the famous Zoshigaya Cemetery, where literary figures including Natsume Soseki are buried, the shrine offers a quiet green oasis minutes from Ikebukuro.
由緒
Zoshigaya Hachimansha is traditionally said to have been founded during the Shōho era (1644–1648). The shrine is dedicated to Homutawake no Mikoto, the deified Emperor Ojin, a deity widely venerated for martial prowess and protection against misfortune. From its establishment, the shrine served as t…
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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 "誉田別命"
祭
Festivals & Events
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7月
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Zoshigaya Hachimansha Summer Festival
The summer festival at Zoshigaya Hachimansha in Toshima Ward. Beloved as the guardian shrine of Zoshigaya, the festival features lively mikoshi processions and bon dancing. The festival takes place in a quiet, green setting full of shitamachi community spirit.