Seta-Tamagawa-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Seta-Tamagawa-jinja is a Shinto shrine in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, featuring simple wooden structures and well-maintained gardens. The main building has been rebuilt several times after damage and displays traditional craftsmanship with clean lines and a humble presence.
The shrine was founded in 1559, making it over 450 years old. After a fire in 1918 destroyed the original building, it was rebuilt in 1929, and in 1907 it merged with three other small shrines, taking the name Tamagawa from the nearby river.
The shrine is dedicated to the god Ōkuninushi, associated with healing and good fortune. Visitors leave coins, flowers, and wooden plaques with written wishes hung on racks, reflecting how local people weave daily prayers and hopes into this space.
The shrine is easy to reach by train from the nearby Todoroki Station. Visitors should remove their shoes in certain areas and keep noise low to respect the traditional space and ongoing prayers.
A local story connects a stone lion statue at the shrine to the belief that children who survive hardship in ravines grow up strong and successful. This folklore reflects values of resilience cherished in the local culture.
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