Considered one of the South’s most accomplished fighters. This is a place where a samurai met his end. We are standing before the \u65b0\u7530\u7a32\u8377.
The shrine dates back over 650 years. It goes back to the Namboku Period. This period spanned much of the 14th century. Factions from the northern and southern halves of Japan were in conflict.
A samurai named Nitta Yoshioki was one of the warriors. He met his end at the Yaguchi Ferry crossing. This is in current day Ota Ward. His enemies drilled holes in the bottom of his boat. They shot arrows at the warrior from the banks. His death allegedly brought a curse. It was a curse upon all involved. This resulted in lightning strikes and fires to the nearby area. Local villagers sought to appease the vengeful spirit. They constructed the Nitta-jinja Shrine on the site of the samurai’s death.
Today the shrine is well-known as a place of luck. It is also known for its 700-year-old zelkova tree. The tree towers over the grounds. It has survived numerous fires. It also survived the Tokyo air raids of 1945. The air raids gutted the rest of the shrine buildings. People believe that those who touch the tree will receive good luck. They will get good luck in health and longevity.
Behind the shrine stands an unassuming grove of bamboo. In the Edo Period, Hiragi Gennai took pieces of the bamboo. He was also known as the inventor of the electrostatic generator. He used it to create the first hamaya. A hamaya is a sacred arrow offered at shrines in Japan. A modern sculpture depicts an arrow. Famed Japanese graphic artist Asaha Katsumi designed it. It stands next to the main hall. It commemorates this event.
The \u65b0\u7530\u7a32\u8377 is also called \u65b0\u7530\u7a32\u8377\u795e\u793e. It is located in Tokyo Adachi Ward Shin田 1丁目18. The closest station is Shishibone Station. It is 608m away in a direct line.
The \u65b0\u7530\u7a32\u8377 is the chief Shinto shrine. It is the total head office of seventeen shrines in Tokyo Adachi Ward.
When you visit the \u65b0\u7530\u7a32\u8377, you connect with centuries of history. You touch a place of luck and resilience. Remember the story of Nitta Yoshioki. Remember the enduring zelkova tree. May your visit bring you good fortune and a deep appreciation. It should be for the rich tapestry of Japanese history and spirituality.