2016年8月3日水曜日

Oji Shrine

Oji Shrine was called Oji Gongen or Oji Incarnation and this area was named Oji after Oji Gongen.

It's told that Yoshiie Minamoto who is a feudal load in 11th century dedicated his armor here after his conquest in North Japan.

Toshima family, a feudal load in 14th century built shrine and this became Oji Shrine.

There's another unique shrine in the area.
Seki Shrine has a god for wigs.
This shrine defies Semimaru who's the 4th prince of Engitei, 60th emperor in 9th century.
He made a wig for his sister whose hair stood up.

So, wig makers, hair dressers, actors and actresses visit this shrine.

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<The Nearest Station>

JR Oji station on Keihin Tohoku Line

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