A shrine with a long tradition, believed to be the origin of "rice field games.
Tokumaru Kitano Shrine
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This shrine has been in Tokumaru Village for a long time, and is said to have been built in 995 by invoking the spirit of Kitano Shrine in Kyoto. According to the shrine treasure "Tenjingu Ki", during the Shoreki era (990-994) of Ichijoin, an epidemic of plague was quelled by the spiritual power of an ancient plum tree that the villagers prayed for. It is said that the origin of the "rice field play," which is designated as a national important intangible folk cultural asset, is that the farmers performed and dedicated their deeds at that time.
A Word from the Facility
In addition to the "Rice Paddy Playing Shinto Festival" held on February 11, which is a National Intangible Folk Cultural Asset, the "Lion Dance Festival", designated as a ward Intangible Folk Cultural Asset, is held on May 5.
- Location
- 6-34-3 Tokumaru
- Hours.
- 8:00 - 16:30
Hours of the awarding offices (no restrictions in the temple grounds)
- nearest station
- 20 minutes walk from Tobu-Tojo Line Tobu-Nerima Station
20 minutes walk from Takashimadaira Station on the Toei Mita Line
5 minute walk from Koume Shogakko-mae bus stop on the Kokusai Kogyo Bus.
- parking lot
- Yes (10 cars)
- Other Fees
- Yes
Please see the website for more details.
- TEL
- 03-3932-0668
(external link)