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Kameido Suijingu
東京都
Founded in the Kyoroku era (1528–1532) as a water guardian for flood-prone Kameido — the ancient shrine that gave Tobu Kameido Suijin Station its name, with mikoshi processions each June.
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1530
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Shrine
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1 min walk from Tobu Kameido Suijin Station
Kameido 8-chome, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 1530
496 years
Enshrined Deity
弥都波能売神
Overview
An ancient shrine in Kameido, Koto-ku, said to have been founded during the享禄 era (1528–1532). Enshrines Mizuhanome no Kami (deity of water) and has been venerated as a guardian against flooding across the low-lying Kameido area. The shrine gives its name to Kameido Suijin Station on the Tobu Kameido Line, reflecting its close ties to local history. The compact precincts are well-maintained, refle…
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Origins
Kameido Suijin-gu is said to have been founded during the Kyōroku era (1528–1532). The enshrined deity is Mizuhanome no Kami, a god associated with water. The Kameido district was historically a low-lying, marshy area prone to frequent flooding, and from its earliest days the shrine was revered as a…
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Derived from the enshrined deity "弥都波能売神"
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