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At a Glance
The shrine is built on top of a Kofun-period burial mound called Sengen Shrine Tumulus, an ancient keyhole-shaped tomb where only the round rear portion survives, with the front section lost to development.
The shrine's hand-washing basin is uniquely shaped like Mt. Fuji, and spinning wheels inscribed with passages from the Kojiki (Japan's oldest chronicle) stand before the first torii gate, a rare feature among shrines.
This shrine offers 1 different goshuin designs
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The shrine is just a few minutes' walk from Tamagawa Station, making it highly accessible for a quick visit. Weekdays tend to be quieter with fewer worshippers, allowing for a more peaceful experience compared to weekends when locals, tourists, and people taking walks along the river all converge.
The shrine is built on top of a burial mound (the rear portion of Asama Shrine Kofun, a former keyhole-shaped tumulus from the Kofun period), so be prepared to climb stairs to reach the main shrine building and observation area.
Visit the observation deck area within the shrine grounds for panoramic views of the Tamagawa River and the Tokyu Toyoko and Meguro train lines crossing it.
Look for unique features like the Mount Fuji-shaped water basin (chozuya) and the Shin Godzilla-themed vending machine in the shrine grounds, as the shrine served as a filming location for the 2016 movie.
Before entering through the first torii gate, check out the unusual rotating wheel display that features passages from the Kojiki (ancient Japanese mythology), a rare feature not commonly found at other shrines.
If you're interested in Fuji worship, look for symbols or imagery linked to Mt. Fuji and Konohanasakuya-hime during your visit.
Visit for elevated views over the Tama River; clear-weather days may give a stronger sense of the shrine's Fuji-worship setting.
Also called Tamagawa Sengen
Ota, Tokyo Prefecture
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