Onoterusaki-jinja

Onoterusaki-jinja is a Shinto shrine located in Shitaya that functions as a traditional religious site with characteristic features. The structure includes a main worship hall and entrance gate typical of Japanese shrines, with a designated prayer area for visitors.

The shrine was established during a period when such religious sites became deeply rooted in local communities. It has endured through the decades and remains a testament to Shinto tradition in the area.

The shrine serves as a place where visitors can observe traditional Shinto practices unfold in daily life. It remains an active spiritual space where locals make regular offerings and prayers for personal well-being and protection.

Access is free and open throughout the day, though quieter times of day offer a better experience for observation. Visitors should follow simple etiquette such as bowing at the gate and maintaining quiet in the prayer area.

The shrine preserves local traditions that have connected generations of residents, remaining a place of personal meaning for the neighborhood. Such shrines often become gathering points for seasonal festivals and quiet moments that rarely appear in guidebooks.

Location: Shitaya

Inception: 852

Part of: Shitamachi hachifukujin

Address: 東京都台東区下谷2-13-14

GPS coordinates: 35.72192,139.78361

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:27