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Hie Jinja

Tokyo · Chiyoda · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 日枝神社

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The guardian of Edo Castle. Its deity was invited from Hiyoshi Taisha in Shiga, and like that shrine its messenger is the sacred monkey. The Sanno festival is one of the three great festivals of Edo.

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Central Tokyo · Chiyoda

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The guardian of Edo Castle. Its deity was invited from Hiyoshi Taisha in Shiga, and like that shrine its messenger is the sacred monkey. The Sanno festival is one of the three great festivals of Edo.

Key facts

Founded：Unknown (Kamakura period) Blessings：Business prosperity, Warding off evil, Safe childbirth

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