Katchaman’s Amazing JAPAN guide at Tokyo Akasaka Power Spot (Sacred Place) ”Hikawa Jinja Shrine”

February 16, 2008 - 9:25 pm by katchaman in Others  

This shrine is dedicated to Bishamon-ten, protector from disease and disaster and fulfiller of prayers. There are various stories about the establishment of this shrine, but it was relocated to this site during the Manji Period (1658-61) from a spot near Ippon-matsu, about 300 meters north. It is revered as one of the seven Edo [...]