Rokugo-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Rokugo-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Ota, a suburb of Tokyo, featuring traditional architecture with dark wood and gold leaf accents. The grounds include a spacious courtyard with stone pathways, stone lanterns, small subsidiary shrines, and hand-washing basins scattered throughout.
The shrine was founded in 1057 by Minamoto no Yoriyoshi and his son Yoshiie as a place for prayer and blessings. Over the centuries, it received notable donations, including the Taiko Bridge in 1191, which still stands on the grounds.
This shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, a deity associated with protection and warfare. Visitors come to seek blessings for safety, health, and successful endeavors.
The shrine is located about five minutes on foot from Rokugodote Station on the Keikyu Line, making it easily accessible. Entry is free, and the grounds are open to visitors at all times with no admission requirements.
A stone guardian lion-dog dating to 1685 stands at the entrance and is considered among the oldest of its kind in the ward. This small figure with a distinctive face quietly witnesses centuries of visitors and prayer.
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