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Izumo Taisha Tokyo Branch
東京都
Founded in 1878 by the 80th head priest of Izumo Taisha — its unique four-clap worship style and matchmaking blessings draw unceasing visitors to a Roppongi skyscraper district
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1878
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3 min walk from Roppongi Station
7-18-5 Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 1878
148 years
Enshrined Deity
大国主大神
Overview
A Tokyo branch of Izumo Taisha established in 1878, located in the Roppongi business district. Enshrining Okuninushi, it serves as a popular urban power spot for romantic matchmaking. Follows the same unique 'two bows, four claps, one bow' worship style as the main shrine.
Origins
The Izumo Taisha Tokyo Branch Shrine was established in 1878 by Senke Takafumi, the 80th hereditary chief priest (kokuzo) of Izumo Taisha. It was founded with the purpose of spreading the teachings of Izumo Taisha and the divine virtues of Okuninushi in Tokyo, during a period when the Meiji governme…
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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 "大国主大神"
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