豊鹿嶋神社, Shinto shrine in Japan
Toyoshikashima Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Higashiyamato, Tokyo, known for its main hall built during the Muromachi period. The grounds contain traditional wooden structures, smaller subsidiary shrines deeper in the forested area, and wooden guardian dog statues at the entrance.
The shrine was established in 707 according to local legend, with a plaque confirming its existence from 1466 onward. Its main hall dates to the Muromachi period and stands as one of Tokyo's oldest surviving structures of its kind.
The shrine is about 15 minutes walk from Kamikitaidai Station on the Tama Monorail or about 1 minute walk from buses at Tachikawa or Higashiyamato City Station. Morning visits are quieter and more pleasant when sunlight fills the grounds and fewer visitors are present.
The komainu guardian dog statues are designated as municipal cultural treasures and ranked among the city's valued artistic artifacts. Visitors often overlook the intricate carvings and inscriptions on these figures, which reveal details about local artistic traditions.
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