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Komatugi Shrine
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Said to be where Minamoto no Yoritomo tied his horse in 1189 returning from the Oshu campaign — this 'Komatugi' shrine, named from that legend, is now also cherished by Komazawa University students for exam-success prayers.
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8 min walk from Tokyu Komazawa-Daigaku Station
Komazawa 3-13-2, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
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Enshrined Deity
大己貴命
Overview
An ancient shrine in Komazawa, Setagaya Ward, said to be where Minamoto no Yoritomo tied his horse on his return from the Oshu campaign. The name 'Komatugi' (horse-tying) derives from this legend, and the site where Yoritomo reportedly tied his horse still remains in the precinct. The enshrined deity is Okuninushi no Mikoto (Okuninushi), known for blessings of matchmaking, good fortune, and busine…
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Origins
In 1189 (Bunji 5), Minamoto no Yoritomo reportedly stopped here during his campaign to defeat the Oshu Fujiwara clan and tied his horse to a sacred pine tree. Yoritomo is said to have sensed the spiritual power of this land, building a shrine to Okuninushi no Mikoto and praying for safety on the jou…
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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 "大己貴命"

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Minamoto no Yoritomo
First Shogun of Kamakura
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In 1189, after defeating the Oshu Fujiwara clan, Minamoto no Yoritomo reportedly stopped here and tied his horse to a sacred pine tree. Yoritomo sensed the spiritual power of the place, built a shrine to Okuninushi no Mikoto, and prayed in gratitude for his military success and safe journey. The shrine name 'Komatugi' derives from this anecdote, and as a shrine connected to Yoritomo's founding, it gathered the reverence of warriors.
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