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Tsukudo Shrine
東京都
A shrine founded in 940 when Fujiwara no Hidesato enshrined Masakado's head — long known as Tayasu Myojin, guardian of Kudan
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940
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5 min walk from Kudanshita Station
1-14-21 Kudankita, Chiyoda
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Founded 940
1086 years
Enshrined Deity
天津彦火邇々杵尊
平将門
Overview
An ancient shrine in Kudan originating in 940 when Fujiwara no Hidesato enshrined the head of Taira no Masakado. Enshrines Ninigi no Mikoto and Taira no Masakado, drawing devotion as deities of military fortune, academic achievement, and matchmaking. Known as 'Tayasu Myojin' in the Edo period, it settled at its current location after several relocations. Close to Yasukuni Shrine and Chidorigafuchi…
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Origins
The shrine traces its origins to 940 (Tengyō 3), when the warrior Fujiwara no Hidesato, after suppressing the rebellion of Taira no Masakado, is said to have enshrined Masakado's head in the area of present-day Chiyoda Ward. Originally called Tsukudo Myōjin, it enshrines Ninigi no Mikoto as its prin…
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Taira no Masakado
New Emperor (Shinkō)
Age 37 at founding
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An old Edo shrine that enshrines Taira no Masakado among its deities. Said to have begun with the enshrinement of Masakado's head, it has carried the Masakado faith to the people of Edo alongside Kanda Myojin.
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