Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #17 in Tokyo, Japan

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7 sights
1.5 km

32 m
33 m

Experience Tokyo in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in Tokyo Individual Sights in Tokyo

Sight 1: 天祖神社

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Komagome Tenso Shrine is a shrine located in Honkomagome, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. In the 5th year of Bunji (1189), at the time of Minamoto Yoritomo's conquest of Oshu, it is said that Reimu told him to enshrine Shinmei. After that, there were no palace guards, but during the Keian period (1648-1652), Horitango Mori Toshinao (Echigo Muramatsu feudal lord Hori Naokichi?) will be revived. In the Edo period, it was called Komagome Shinmeigu Shrine and was the chief guardian of Komagome Village. Although it was lost due to air raids, it was newly built in 1954 (Showa 29) due to the enthusiasm of each clan town, and it continues to the present. The locals used to call him "Okami-sama".

Wikipedia: 駒込天祖神社 (JA)

418 meters / 5 minutes