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Here stands the entrance to Shukushin Meijin Shrine. It is located in Tokyo’s Chofu City. More precisely, it is in Jindaiji Motomachi.

Shukushin Meijin Shrine is also known as Jindaiji Meijin Shrine. Details about its founding are unknown. But it has long been a small village shrine. Villagers have carefully watched over it. The shrine served as the guardian of the Shukushin settlement.

The enshrined deity is Amaterasu Omikami. This is the sun goddess. She is also an ancestor of the Imperial Family. People pray here for the fulfillment of their wishes.

To the right of the main hall is Inari Shrine. In front of it stands the Koshin Tower. This tower dates back to October 1741. The Koshin Tower features carvings. These include the sun and moon. Also featured are Blue-Faced Kongo and the Three Monkeys.

The tower bears inscriptions. One reads “Dedicated Koshin Tower.” Another inscription indicates donors. They are from the villages of Fuchu and Jindaiji. It seems villagers worked together. They were few in number.

In front of us stand komainu. These are stone guardian dogs. They were dedicated in October 1880. The craftsman was Irogoro Naito.

Behind the shrine is Jindai Botanical Gardens. But the name Jindai is modern. It came after the Meiji period.

Take a moment to appreciate the quiet. Shukushin Meijin Shrine offers a glimpse into the past. It shows us the enduring faith of local communities.

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