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鷲神社

Otori Shrine

Japanese Name鷲神社
English NameOtori Shrine
Prefecture東京都
City台東区
ReligionShinto
Primary DeityŌtori-no-Mikoto
Official SiteVisit website →
Coordinates35.7225310, 139.7916938

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About this Shrine

Otori Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo's Adachi ward, but has moved to Taiheiyō-dori near Kanda in Taihē district (Taihē is part of Taihē District and has no relation to Taihē area), and more recently relocated to its current location in Higashi-Nakazawa in Sumida. Built in 1608, it was originally a Shinto shrine dedicated to the god Ōtori-no-Mikoto, a minor kami associated with rice, fishing, and navigation. The shrine's architecture is typical of Kamakura-style temples, with a main hall and several smaller shrines. Today, Otori Shrine remains an important cultural landmark in Tokyo.

Cultural Significance

Otori Shrine is famous for its association with the sea and fishing. According to local legend, a fisherman once saved a young Ōtori-no-Mikoto from drowning, and as a reward, he was granted the power to control the seas. The shrine also has ties to the samurai class, as it was one of the few shrines in Edo period Tokyo that accepted the worship of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Enshrined Deities

Ōtori-no-Mikoto

Location

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Quick Facts

  • Religion: Shinto

⛩ Visitor Tip

To fully appreciate the shrine's history, visit during the annual Ōmiya Matsuri festival, which takes place in late October and features traditional dances, music, and food stalls.

History

Built in 1608.

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