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Yanagimori Shrine
東京都
Willows planted by Ota Dokan, and an 'Otanuki-san' raccoon deity beloved by Shogun Tsunayoshi's mother for advancement
創建
1477 年
種別
神社
Access
5 min walk from Akihabara Station
2-25-1 Kanda-Sudacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
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Shrine
Founded 1477
549 years
Enshrined Deity
倉稲魂神、福寿狸
たぬきの像
概要
Yanagimori Shrine dates to the 1470s when Ota Dokan planted willows for Edo Castle's protection. The 'Otanuki-san' raccoon-dog deity in the Fukuju shrine was worshipped by Keisho-in, mother of the 5th Shogun Tsunayoshi, and is sought for success and advancement.
由緒
In the Bunmei era, Ota Dokan planted willows and enshrined an Inari deity for Edo Castle's protection. Through the faith of Keisho-in (mother of Shogun Tsunayoshi), the 'Otanuki-san' became widely popular.
Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Abundant Harvest
Career Advancement
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "倉稲魂神、福寿狸（たぬきの像）"

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Ota Dokan
Builder of Edo Castle
Age 45 at founding
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Ota Dokan is said to have planted willows along the Kanda River and enshrined an Inari deity here as protection against evil during Edo Castle's construction.
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