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Matsudo Jinja Shrine
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Founded in 1626 as the chief guardian of Matsudo post station on the Mito Kaido beside the Edo River
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1626
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5 min walk from JR Matsudo Station
1457 Matsudo, Matsudo, Chiba
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Shrine
Founded 1626
400 years
Enshrined Deity
日本武尊
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Overview
A historic shrine serving as Matsudo city's chief guardian, situated along the Edo River. Said to have been founded in 1626 as Ontake Daigongen. Enshrining Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, known for blessings of lasting martial fortune and evil-warding. The riverside grounds are verdant, offering seasonal nature enjoyment. The main hall dates from the late Edo period with elaborate carvings. New Year wors…
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Origins
Founded in 1626 as Ontake Daigongen at the site of Matsudo. Based on the tradition that Yamato Takeru made camp here during his eastern campaign. Matsudo developed as a post station on the Mito Kaido, and the shrine prospered as its guardian. During the Edo period, visitors increased alongside Matsu…
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Divine Benefits
Healing & Longevity
Martial Fortune
Warding Off Evil
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "日本武尊"

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Yamato Takeru no Mikoto
Legendary Hero Prince
Age 1554 at founding (posthumous)
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Enshrines Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, hero of Japanese myth who, by order of his father Emperor Keiko, subdued the eastern and western lands.
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