Nagoya Tōshō-gū, Shinto shrine in Marunouchi, Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine in the Marunouchi district of Nagoya, Japan. It is dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu and features a main hall with a curved roof, a stone torii gate, and several smaller structures set within a wooded compound.
The shrine was established in the early Edo period by Tokugawa Yoshinao, the first lord of the Owari domain, to honor his ancestor Tokugawa Ieyasu. It has been rebuilt and repaired over the centuries, and today it is recognized as a city landscape building.
The shrine is a local place of worship where residents stop to pray on their way to work or school. The grounds host small seasonal festivals, and the stone lanterns are lit during these events.
The shrine is a short walk from Marunouchi subway station and is open to visitors during daylight hours. Wear comfortable shoes, as the grounds have gravel paths and a few steps.
The shrine's main hall has a roof made of copper sheets that have turned green over time. A small stone marker near the entrance indicates the spot where worshippers once washed their hands before praying.
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