Shiba Daijingu [Tokyo]

2024年7月21日

【Shiba Daijingu summary】

Shiba Daijingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine that was split from Ise Jingu Shrine in the Heian period (during the reign of Emperor Ichijo), and is also called the “Ise-sama of Kanto” because it enshrines Amaterasu Omikami at the Inner Shrine and Toyoke Omikami at the Outer Shrine. The shrine was originally located on Mt. Iikura (present-day Shiba Koen, Minato-ku), but was relocated to its present location in 1598 when Zojoji Temple was relocated. It is one of the ten shrines of Tokyo.

The two deities are Amaterasu-Omikami and Toyoke-Omikami.

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Jingu (Inner Shrine of Ise Jingu) [Mie]

Toyoke Grand Shrine (Outer Shrine of Ise Jingu) [Mie]

【Shiba Daijingu】

The shrine building was destroyed by fire in the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Tokyo Air Raid, and the current building was rebuilt in 1964. The concrete shrine pavilions may seem a bit plain, but they are Shinmei-zukuri, the same as those at Ise Jingu Shrine. It is unusual that the guardian dogs have horns.

【Shiba Daijingu GOSHUIN】

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【Shiba Daijingu Nearby attractions】

National Diet Building, Tokyo Tower, Zojoji Temple, Shiba Daijingu Shrine

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Zojo-ji Temple [Tokyo]

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Shiba Toshogu Shrine [Tokyo]

【Shiba Daijingu Access】

Manager’s Comments

The shrine grounds are not very large, but they are beautifully maintained. The shrine is popular among worshippers who are always looking for good luck charms. Although the shrine has a long history, it has burned down several times, so it is now more of an urban shrine, but with Zojoji Temple and Tokyo Tower nearby, it is a great place to visit if you are in the area.

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