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Koenji Hikawa Shrine
東京都
The tutelary shrine of Koenji since the Tenbun era, home to Japan's only weather deity shrine — the unique Kisho Jinja
Founded
1540
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Shrine
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2 min walk from JR Koenji Station
Koenji Minami 4-44-19, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 1540
486 years
Enshrined Deity
須佐之男命
Overview
The tutelary shrine of Koenji Minami, Suginami Ward, said to have been founded in the Bun'an era (1532–1555). Dedicated to Susanoo as principal deity, it is cherished by local residents as the ujigami of the Koenji area. The auxiliary Kisho Jinja within the grounds is Japan's only shrine to the weather deity, enshrining Yasakatome no Kami, and is famous for 'teru-teru bozu' ema prayer tablets for …
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Origins
The shrine is said to have been founded during the Tenbun era (1532–1555), enshrining Susanoo as its principal deity and serving as the tutelary shrine of the Koenji district. While detailed records of its founding remain unclear, it is believed to have functioned as the ujigami of Koenji Village th…
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Divine Benefits
Matchmaking
Warding Off Evil
Safe Travel
Abundant Harvest
Finding a partner, romantic success, marital harmony. Famed at Izumo Taisha, Jishu-jinja, and Kawagoe Hikawa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "須佐之男命"
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