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Toshogu founded in 1650 whose intricate dragon and lion carvings preserve the craftsmanship of Edo-period artisans
12 min walk from JR Yokaichiba Station
Yokaichiba-Ha, Sosa, Chiba
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Yokaichiba Toshogu in Yokaichiba, Sosa City, is an early-modern shrine enshrining Tokugawa Ieyasu as its deity. It is one of the Toshogu shrines transferred throughout the land under the authority of the Edo shogunate, demonstrating the connection to the shogunate. Yokaichiba was a post town along the pilgrimage route to Naritasan, and it was a shrine also visited by travelers. The carvings of the…
Yokaichiba Toshogu is traditionally said to have been founded in 1650 (Keian 3). As the Edo shogunate promoted the deification of Tokugawa Ieyasu, Toshogu shrines were established throughout Japan, and this shrine is believed to have been enshrined in Yokaichiba, Sosa District, Shimosa Province as p…
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "徳川家康"
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