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Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine
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Founded in 1469–87 by Yoshira Yoriyasu, lord of Setagaya Castle — the hilltop site once offered a Mt. Fuji view that earned it the name 'Fuji-mi Hachiman,' and centuries-old zelkova trees still stand in the precinct.
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1469
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7 min walk from Odakyu Shimokitazawa Station
Daizawa 3-25-3, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 1469
557 years
Enshrined Deity
応神天皇
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比売神
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神功皇后
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Overview
A Hachiman shrine said to have been founded by Yoshira Yoriyasu, lord of Setagaya Castle, during the Bummei era (1469–1487). Dedicated to the three Hachiman deities — Emperor Ojin, Himegami, and Empress Jingu — it has been venerated as the tutelary shrine of the Shimokitazawa area. The elevated precinct once offered a view of Mt. Fuji, earning it the nickname 'Fuji-mi Hachiman.' The September annu…
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Origins
The shrine is traditionally said to have been founded during the Bummei era (1469–1487) by Yoshira Yoriyasu, lord of Setagaya Castle. The Yoshira clan, a prominent family connected to the Kanto kanrei lineage, is believed to have enshrined the Hachiman deities — Emperor Ojin, Himegami, and Empress J…
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Career Advancement
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "応神天皇・比売神・神功皇后"
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