The birthplace of the Tori-no-Ichi market of Asakusa, affectionately known as 'Otori-sama.' About 800,000 people visit the market on the Days of the Rooster each November, thronging to buy kumade rakes for good luck and business prosperity. Said to originate when Yamato Takeru no Mikoto celebrated his victory at this site on his return from the eastern campaign, hanging a rake on a pine tree. The …
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Origins
The exact founding date of Otori Jinja is unknown, but according to shrine tradition, the origin is traced to Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, who is said to have stopped at this site on his return from the eastern military campaign, hanging a kumade rake on a pine tree in gratitude for his victory and ensh…
Recovery from illness, bodily wellness, peace of mind. Especially efficacious at Yakushi and Kannon temples.
Derived from the enshrined deity "天日鷲命・日本武尊"
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Festivals & Events
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Tori no Ichi (Cock Fair)
A year-end tradition held on the Day of the Rooster in November at Otori Shrine in Asakusa. Hundreds of thousands visit to buy decorated bamboo rakes (kumade) for business prosperity, with the sound of ritual hand clapping filling the grounds.