Tokyo Daijingu, Shinto shrine in Fujimi district, Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Daijingu is a Shinto shrine in the Fujimi district near Iidabashi Station, dedicated to Amaterasu-Sume-Ohkami and two additional creation deities. The grounds feature wooden structures with torii gates, guardian statues, and decorative metalwork that includes heart motifs woven into railings and fences.
Emperor Meiji authorized the founding of the shrine in 1880 to allow Tokyo residents to honor Amaterasu without journeying to Ise. After an imperial wedding at the palace, the shrine began offering public Shinto marriage ceremonies starting in 1901.
The shrine introduced public Shinto wedding ceremonies in Japan following an imperial wedding at the Imperial Palace in 1901.
The shrine sits a short walk from Iidabashi Station, accessible via multiple subway and rail lines, and opens daily between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. Visitors can explore the grounds freely, offer prayers, and participate in traditional rituals such as ringing the bell and bowing before the main hall.
The three deities enshrined here are believed to govern creation, which draws visitors seeking blessings for marriage and relationships. This shrine is among the few that honor all three together, giving it a distinct role in the spiritual life of the city.
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