Honjin tanuki-daimyōjinsha, Shinto shrine in Japan
Honjin tanuki-daimyōjinsha is a small Shinto shrine in Chuo-ku with traditional wooden architecture and simple furnishings. The grounds are surrounded by greenery, marked by a stone torii gate at the entrance, and contain a modest altar with statues and offering areas.
The shrine was built in 1973 to mark the 100-year anniversary of the nearby Tanukikoji shopping street. It stands as a symbol of local history and the connection between traditional beliefs and urban daily life.
The shrine takes its name from the tanuki, a figure in Japanese folklore that represents fortune and prosperity. Visitors can observe how local residents and shop owners use the space for traditional prayer and wish-making practices.
The shrine is located in a lively neighborhood with good public transportation connections and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors should come during daytime to see the grounds clearly and explore the surrounding shops and restaurants.
The shrine contains a tanuki statue where visitors can touch different body parts to receive different blessings. Touching the head is believed to help with studies, while touching the shoulders and chest is said to bring help with love and finding a good partner.
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