日本全国の錦絵・写真等を紹介する新しい電子展示会「錦絵と写真でめぐる日本の名所」を公開しました。
Akiba Daigongen no Yashiro Shrine
Back : Find on a modern map Back : Find on a detailed map of Edo Back : Sumida-ku Back : Sumidagawa Mukojima ezu
- Current Address
- Sumida-ku, Mukojima
- Description
- Said to have been constructed in 1289 as an enshrinement of the Akiba-jinya Shrine from Shizuoka Prefecture, which enshrines the god of fire prevention. During the Edo Period it was worshipped by the inner palace of Edo Castle and by various Daimyo (feudal lords). Famous as Edo's number one spot for viewing the changing autumn leaves. There were also a large number restaurants before the gate, making it popular with visiting worshippers.
