Suzaki Shrine
東京都
Founded in the Genko era (1331–1334) as 'Suzaki Benten' — a scenic Edo waterfront spot depicted in ukiyo-e prints, whose surviving tsunami height marker stone preserves memories of past flood disasters.
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1333
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5 min walk from Tokyo Metro Kiba Station
6-13-13 Kiba, Koto-ku, Tokyo
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An ancient shrine in Kiba, Koto-ku, said to have been founded during the Genko era (1331–1334), also known as the Benten-sha. Enshrines Ichikishima-hime no Mikoto; situated once on the waterfront, it drew devotion for blessings of maritime safety and bountiful catches. In the Edo period it was beloved by commoners as "Suzaki Benten" and was a scenic spot depicted in ukiyo-e prints. A tsunami heigh…
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Origins
This venerable shrine in Kiba, Koto-ku, is said to have been founded during the Genko era (1331–1334), in the final years of the Kamakura period. It enshrines Ichikishima-hime no Mikoto and is also known as a Benten-sha. Originally situated close to the waterfront, it was deeply revered by fishermen…
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Finding a partner, romantic success, marital harmony. Famed at Izumo Taisha, Jishu-jinja, and Kawagoe Hikawa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "市杵島姫命"
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