“The Kami with powers to expel evil” is enshrined here. I’m talking about u733fu7530u5f66u5927u795e Koshinto. This shrine is dedicated to Sarutahiko Okami. Sarutahiko Okami guides worshippers in a positive direction. This shrine has been served by Sarutahiko Okami’s direct descendants since its founding.
Sarutahiko Okami is the Kami with powers. He expels evil. He guides worshippers positively.
Let’s talk about Sarume Shrine. It is dedicated to Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto. She is the female Kami of entertainment. She represents harmony. She embodies marriage and joy. The annual festival is held on August 17th and 18th.
Octagonal lumbers are used on the ridge of the roof. They are also used on the Torii. The octagon represents the eight directions. It comes from directionology. Directionology is an ancient system. It optimizes major movement or travel. Sarutahiko Okami removes calamities. He guides worshippers in positive directions.
The octagonal stone marker is in front of the Worship Hall. It marks the spot in the center of the former shrine. Many worshippers visit this sacred spot. Wishes are said to come true here.
Sazare-Ishi is an auspicious rock. It is formed by pebbles over the ages.
The Treasure Stone is shaped like a treasure boat. It is an auspicious stone. A white snake sits atop the boat. It symbolizes wealth.
Wash your hands to purify yourself. Water washes away impurities.
Bow twice clap twice and bow once. This is the tradition at u733fu7530u5f66u5927u795e Koshinto.
Sarutahiko Shrine is located a 7 minute walk from Shin-Koenji Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. If you are coming from Ogikubo go right after exiting above ground. If you are coming from Shinjuku go left. Pass the fire station and turn right at the Mei 2 intersection. The Jonasan family restaurant is a landmark. It’s about 100 meters on the left.
From Asagaya Station on the JR Chuo Line it is a 15 minute walk. Taking a bus is recommended. Take the Toei or Keio bus bound for Shibuya Station. Get off at the Nishi-Asahina stop. Go right toward Shinjuku. Turn left at the Mei 2 intersection. The Jonasan family restaurant is a landmark. It’s about 100 meters on the left.
By car it is 40 minutes from the Takaido Interchange on the Daisan Keihin Road. It is 15 minutes from the Eifuku exit on the Metropolitan Expressway Route 4 Shinjuku Line. From the Takai戸 exit on the Chuo Expressway it is about 20 minutes.
When visiting u733fu7530u5f66u5927u795e Koshinto remember Sarutahiko Okami. He guides you in a positive direction.