Tucked away in the vibrant tapestry of Tokyo, the Higashifushimi Inari Jinja beckons. This Shinto shrine, nestled in Nishitokyo, holds a unique story. The Higashifushimi Inari Jinja is not the original. It’s a branch of the main Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto. It was established in 1929, fulfilling the wishes of local devotees. They longed for a place to venerate the Inari deity closer to home. Interestingly, the very name of the area, Higashifushimi, was coined after the shrine’s establishment in 1966. The Higashifushimi Inari Jinja enshrines three principal deities. These are Ukanomitama-no-ōkami, Sadahiko-no-ōkami, and Oomiyanome-no-ōkami. Together, these three are revered as the “Higashifushimi Inari Daimyojin” or “Great Deity of Higashifushimi Inari”. The shrine’s vibrant red buildings stand out against the surrounding greenery. This picturesque scene has earned it a place among the “New Tokyo Hundred Views”. Behind the main shrine building lies a network of smaller shrines. These 18 subshrines form a pilgrimage route known as the “osenmairi”. This path winds through the structures, resembling a miniature version of the famous “Thousand Torii Gates” at the main Fushimi Inari Shrine. The shrine grounds also hold a poignant memorial. It commemorates those lost at a nearby wartime aircraft factory. This factory, a key supplier to the Japanese air force, was a frequent target of bombing raids. The memorial serves as a sobering reminder of the impact of war on this peaceful community. Today, the Higashifushimi Inari Jinja offers a serene escape. It is a place where visitors can connect with Japanese spiritual traditions.
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