Ono Terusaki Shrine [Tokyo]

【Overview of Ono Terusaki Shrine】

Ono Terusaki Shrine was founded in 852. Following the passing of Lord Ono no Takamura, it was established in the current Kanei-ji Temple area (where he once lived in Ueno Terusaki) to honor his legacy. During the Edo period, due to the construction of Kanei-ji, the shrine was relocated to its present site in Iriya.

The principal deity enshrined here is Ono no Takamura, and Sugawara no Michizane—also revered as a god of learning—is co-enshrined in the same hall. The shrine is said to grant blessings for academic success, performing arts, and work/career advancement.

【[Ono Terusaki Shrine: The “Michihiraki” Plum Trees】

On the shrine grounds, you will find a pair of red and white plum trees gifted by Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, known as the “Michihiraki” (Path-Opening) plum trees. *The photo above is from the Ono Terusaki Shrine website.

Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine [Fukuoka]

【Ono Terusaki Shrine Main Hall (Shaden)】

The current Main Hall was built in 1866. Having survived both the Great Kanto Earthquake and the Tokyo air raids, it exudes a profound sense of dignity and history.

【Ono Terusaki Shrine Sub-shrines (Massha)】

The precincts also house several smaller sub-shrines: Ontake Shrine, Mitsumine Shrine, Kotohira Shrine, Inari Shrine, and Orihime Shrine.

【Ono Terusaki Shrine: Shitaya Sakamoto Fuji-zuka】

Built in 1828, this mound is currently designated as an Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property.

Normally, the gates are closed and climbing is not permitted, but it is open to the public for climbing every year on June 30th and July 1st.

It is also one of the “Edo Seven Fujis.” The others are Shinagawa Fuji (Shinagawa Shrine), Sendagaya Fuji (Hatonomori Hachiman Shrine)*, Ekoda Fuji, Jujo Fuji, Otowa Fuji (Gokokuji Temple), and Takamatsu Fuji.

Shinagawa Shrine [Tokyo]

Hatomori Hachiman Shrine [Tokyo]

Gokoku-ji Temple [Tokyo]

【Ono Terusaki Shrine Goshuin】

【Tourist Spots Near Ono Terusaki Shrine (Within a 30-minute walk)】

Ueno Park, Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Asakusa Otori Shrine, Yoshiwara Shrine, Tobifudo, Senso-ji Temple.

Ueno Toshogu Shrine【Tokyo】

浅草 鷲神社【東京都】

吉原神社【東京都】

飛不動 (三高寺 正寳院)【東京都】

Senso-ji Temple [Tokyo]

【Ono Terusaki Shrine Access】

Admin’s Impressions

This shrine possesses the calm and dignified atmosphere unique to ancient shrines. Being an urban shrine, the grounds are relatively compact, yet it features a Fuji-zuka and enshrines a total of 15 deities when including the sub-shrines. I visited in the morning to pray and receive a goshuin (shrine seal), and seeing a continuous stream of worshippers made me realize just how popular it is.

Scale

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Accessibility

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History / Origins

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Nature / Scenery

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Quietness

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Goshuin Variety

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Ono Terusaki Shrine Address

2-13-14 Shitaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0004

Note: There is no parking lot available.

About a 3-minute walk from Exit 4 of Iriya Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line.

About a 7-minute walk from the South Exit of Uguisudani Station on the JR Yamanote Line.

参考

小野照崎神社

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