日枝神社日本橋摂社

Hie Jinja Nihonbashi Sessha

Japanese Name日枝神社日本橋摂社
English NameHie Jinja Nihonbashi Sessha
PrefectureChiba
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityHie no Okami
Coordinates35.6810455, 139.7789857

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About this Shrine

Hie Shrine, located in the heart of Tokyo's Nihonbashi district, is one of Japan's oldest and most revered shrines. Dedicated to Hie no Okami, a powerful kami worshipped as the deity of war, childbirth, and protection, this shrine has served as a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for centuries. Originally built in 718 CE during the Nara period, the shrine was relocated to its current site in Edo (modern-day Tokyo) in 1603 during the Edo period.

Cultural Significance

Hie Shrine is closely associated with the mythology of Yamato no Orochi, a serpent-like dragon said to have been defeated by the legendary hero Yamato Takeru. During the Obon festival, lanterns are displayed along the Sumida River, symbolizing the purification of spirits and the protection of those who have passed away.

Enshrined Deities

Hie no Okami Yamato no Orochi

Location

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