Tabata Hachiman Shrine
東京都
Founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo as a battle prayer in 1189, later guardian of the literary village home to Akutagawa
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1189
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5 min walk from Tabata Station
2-7-2 Tabata, Kita City, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 1189
837 years
Enshrined Deity
誉田別命
Overview
Tabata Hachiman Shrine was reputedly founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1189 as a prayer for victory against the Oshu Fujiwara clan. It later became the guardian shrine of a famous Meiji-Taisho literary community that included Akutagawa Ryunosuke.
Origins
An ancient shrine said to have been founded in 1189 (Bunji 5) when Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed for victory in his campaign against the Oshu Fujiwara. In the Taisho era it was cherished as the guardian of the 'Tabata Bunjin-mura,' home to writers including Akutagawa Ryunosuke.
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 "誉田別命"
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