I visited the Higashimachi Hachiman Shrine in Yotsuya, which I had passed by and seemingly visited before, but I didn't have any memories of it. It's located near Akasaka and the National Diet Building. The enshrined deity here is Ooyama-kui-no-kami, a deity I'm not familiar with. Apparently, it's related to Susanoo. I've visited Izumo Taisha many times and thought I had a connection to Susanoo, but I don't feel a connection to Ooyama-kui-no-kami. It's also a deity that protects Enryaku-ji Temple, and seems to be a deity that protects the land. I will pay more attention to this deity in the future.

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It has a history, is one of the Tokyo Tenjin shrines, has been in existence for a thousand years, and enshrines Amaterasu-ōmikami and Toyouke-ōmikami, which is the same as the Naiku and Geku of Ise Grand Shrine. Saying it is "the Ise Shrine of Kanto" means that.

It has a history, is one of the Tokyo Tenjin shrines, has been in existence for a thousand years, and enshrines Amaterasu-ōmikami and Toyouke-ōmikami, which is the same as the Naiku and Geku of Ise Grand Shrine. Saying it is "the Ise Shrine of Kanto" means that.

I visited Zojo-ji Temple for the first time in a while. This temple is spacious for being in Tokyo, and they hold many events. On this day, I happened to encounter a procession related to the Akaho Incident. I didn't go up Tokyo Tower, but I took a walk around the area before returning home.

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I have also visited Usa Jingū, which is the main shrine of Hachiman shrines, and I visited Fushimi Hachiman Shrine in Tokyo, which is one of the Tokyo Tenjin. There is also a "monzen-machi" (town in front of the shrine) around it, and as expected, the areas around old shrines are prosperous.

I have also visited Usa Jingū, which is the main shrine of Hachiman shrines, and I visited Fushimi Hachiman Shrine in Tokyo, which is one of the Tokyo Tenjin. There is also a "monzen-machi" (town in front of the shrine) around it, and as expected, the areas around old shrines are prosperous.

I visited Fukagawa Fudo-do, which is a branch temple of Naritasan Shinshoin located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. Surprisingly, the inside of the building was quite elaborate, and there was a room filled with sand from the 88 temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage route, allowing for an easy experience of the atmosphere of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The main object of worship is Fudo Myoo, and it seems that they have a collection of various well-known Buddhist statues. In the upper rooms, there were many large, shiny golden Buddhist statues with nameplates of local families. I don't often see Buddhist statues with family names on their plates in other places; perhaps this is a difference in the history or culture of this place. There are things like this here.

I visited Fukagawa Fudo-do, which is a branch temple of Naritasan Shinshoin located in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture. Surprisingly, the inside of the building was quite elaborate, and there was a room filled with sand from the 88 temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage route, allowing for an easy experience of the atmosphere of the Shikoku pilgrimage. The main object of worship is Fudo Myoo, and it seems that they have a collection of various well-known Buddhist statues. In the upper rooms, there were many large, shiny golden Buddhist statues with nameplates of local families. I don't often see Buddhist statues with family names on their plates in other places; perhaps this is a difference in the history or culture of this place. There are things like this here.

I was planning to go to Kanda Myojin Shrine, but there was Yushima Seido right before it, so I stopped by. It seems that this place was a place for Confucian studies for a long time, but I don't know much about Confucius, and I only read a little of the Analects a long time ago, so I'm not very familiar with it. I remember seeing buildings like this often when I went to Taiwan or China. When I went to the Confucius Temple (Kongzi Miao) in Tainan, I remember seeing a wise-looking person reading a book.

I think I came here a long time ago, but it's been a long time, and everything felt new and interesting.

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I visited Kanda Myojin Shrine for the first time in a long time, probably about 20 years. This place was relatively in my blind spot; I often passed by nearby, but I didn't really think about its existence. I wonder if that's the kind of place it is? I'm not sure. This shrine has a history of 1200 years and enshrines "Daigoku-sama," "Ebisu-sama," and "Masakado-sama." It has a similar atmosphere to Izumo Taisha Shrine, but it's a little different, and I wasn't sure if Ebisu-sama really exists there. This place looks like a lively and scenic tourist spot, and it's photogenic, but I'm not sure if there are any gods there. Why are "Daigoku-sama" and "Ebisu-sama" enshrined here, along with "Masakado-sama"? Masakado-sama is famous for his resentment, so is this a place to suppress resentment? It feels a bit distant to me, and I didn't feel any particular reaction even after visiting. At least for now, it seems like I don't have much connection with this place.

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I visited Ise-no-Miyajima Shrine in Yokohama. This place was relatively unknown to me. It's located in a somewhat secluded area, so it was a little difficult to find. The grounds are quite compact, but this shrine has relocated buildings from the Ise Grand Shrine. There is also a Dajin-jinja Shrine nearby, and I would like to visit the Dajin-jinja Shrine in Nara someday.

I visited Ise-no-Miyajima Shrine in Yokohama. This place was relatively unknown to me. It's located in a somewhat secluded area, so it was a little difficult to find. The grounds are quite compact, but this shrine has relocated buildings from the Ise Grand Shrine. There is also a Dajin-jinja Shrine nearby, and I would like to visit the Dajin-jinja Shrine in Nara someday.

I visited a shrine called Narayama in Yokohama.
I stopped by because I found it while walking along the path to the shrine further inside.
Surprisingly, the inside was quite well-maintained.
Shingon sects everywhere seem to have a lot of energy.
There were many familiar deities, such as Fudo Myoo.

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There is a small shrine called Usumori Shrine, quietly located in Shinbashi.

It seems that this area used to be a forest with many crows. In Japanese mythology, when you think of crows, there is the story of Yatagarasu guiding Emperor Jimmu. It seems to be basically related to Inari, but Amaterasu-Omikami is also enshrined. I was hoping to find information about Amaterasu-Omikami, but it wasn't written anywhere. I couldn't figure it out.

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I visited Ama-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto at Ota Shrine.

Ama-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto is enshrined at Ota Shrine, which is part of the Tenjin Shrine system that enshrines Sugawara no Michizane. It is located within the grounds of Goshoten Shrine, which enshrines a cow. Ota Shrine and Takagi Shrine are together in a small shrine next to Goshoten Shrine.

The building of this small shrine has very few visitors, so I stood there for a short time without rushing, and offered a prayer and did a simple meditation to Ama-no-Uzume-sama. It is rare for this to happen at a normal shrine. However, as soon as I offered my prayer, a strong aura activated in the depths of my chest, and the aura rose from my heart to the top of my head. I felt a slight tingling sensation in my skull, and my mind felt relaxed, and energy (aura) flowed more easily, and my consciousness became very clear. This does not happen at just any shrine. It doesn't happen to this extent even at Ise Grand Shrine (in my case). This place seems to be a very sacred place.

Because of this, I usually don't get goshuin stamps, but there was a wooden goshuin book with a painting by Katsushika Hokusai on the cover, so I bought a new one and received a goshuin stamp. I also received an amulet and returned home. I also received a souvenir that looked like plum wine, some small snacks, and ginger tea within the grounds. It is a shrine with a very strong sense of service.

I visited Ama-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto at Ota Shrine.

Ama-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto is enshrined at Ota Shrine, which is part of the Tenjin Shrine system that enshrines Sugawara no Michizane. It is located within the grounds of Goshoten Shrine, which enshrines a cow. Ota Shrine and Takagi Shrine are together in a small shrine next to Goshoten Shrine.

The building of this small shrine has very few visitors, so I stood there for a short time without rushing, and offered a prayer and did a simple meditation to Ama-no-Uzume-sama. It is rare for this to happen at a normal shrine. However, as soon as I offered my prayer, a strong aura activated in the depths of my chest, and the aura rose from my heart to the top of my head. I felt a slight tingling sensation in my skull, and my mind felt relaxed, and energy (aura) flowed more easily, and my consciousness became very clear. This does not happen at just any shrine. It doesn't happen to this extent even at Ise Grand Shrine (in my case). This place seems to be a very sacred place.

Because of this, I usually don't get goshuin stamps, but there was a wooden goshuin book with a painting by Katsushika Hokusai on the cover, so I bought a new one and received a goshuin stamp. I also received an amulet and returned home. I also received a souvenir that looked like plum wine, some small snacks, and ginger tea within the grounds. It is a shrine with a very strong sense of service.

I visited Tushima Tenmangu Shrine in Ueno. The enshrined deities are Amenotajikarao (458~) and Sugawara no Michizane (1590~). Amenotajikarao is a strong god who opened the rock cave and brought Amaterasu out. There are always cows where Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined. The cherry blossoms were still in bud.

I visited Tushima Tenmangu Shrine in Ueno. The enshrined deities are Amenotajikarao (458~) and Sugawara no Michizane (1590~). Amenotajikarao is a strong god who opened the rock cave and brought Amaterasu out. There are always cows where Sugawara no Michizane is enshrined. The cherry blossoms were still in bud.

The enshrined deity is Uka-no-Mitama-no-Mikoto, the same as Inari Shrine, and is the child of Susanoo (Susanoo-no-Mikoto). It seems that the original shrine was located in Mikawa, and Tokugawa Ieyasu moved it here when he moved to Edo. The grounds are small, but surprisingly, the history is long, about 400 years, and I felt the history in the main hall.

The enshrined deity is Uka-no-Mitama-no-Mikoto, the same as Inari Shrine, and is the child of Susanoo (Susanoo-no-Mikoto). It seems that the original shrine was located in Mikawa, and Tokugawa Ieyasu moved it here when he moved to Edo. The grounds are small, but surprisingly, the history is long, about 400 years, and I felt the history in the main hall.

I visited a small shrine in Akasaka, located quietly in the backstreets of Roppongi. The surrounding area is filled with high-rise buildings, but this place is surrounded by a few trees. The enshrined deities are Susanoo, Kushinada-hime, and Ōkuninushi, also known as Ōkunitsukimi-no-kami. It is one of the Tokyo Tenjin shrines.

Within the shrine grounds, there is a small shrine called "Kujinja," which combines nine shrines that used to exist in the area. I felt that this place had a different atmosphere, and as if to indicate that, a crow was standing right next to me. According to the explanation, it has the effect of a "yōhaisho" (remote worship place) for each of the nine shrines. In Shinto, the Yatagarasu is famous as a creature that guides the way. It seems that this place connects to the nine shrines.

I visited a small shrine in Akasaka, located quietly in the backstreets of Roppongi. The surrounding area is filled with high-rise buildings, but this place is surrounded by a few trees. The enshrined deities are Susanoo, Kushinada-hime, and Ōkuninushi, also known as Ōkunitsukimi-no-kami. It is one of the Tokyo Tenjin shrines.

Within the shrine grounds, there is a small shrine called "Kujinja," which combines nine shrines that used to exist in the area. I felt that this place had a different atmosphere, and as if to indicate that, a crow was standing right next to me. According to the explanation, it has the effect of a "yōhaisho" (remote worship place) for each of the nine shrines. In Shinto, the Yatagarasu is famous as a creature that guides the way. It seems that this place connects to the nine shrines.

Regular visits to a shrine.