Shiba Daijingu
Shiba Daimon
· Temples & Shrines
Shiba Daijingu is a shrine located in the Shiba Daimon area of Minato, Tokyo, with a history spanning over a thousand years, recognized as one of the few ancient shrines in Tokyo. The main deities worshipped here are Amaterasu Omikami from Ise Jingu's inner shrine and Toyouke Omikami from the outer shrine, earning it the nickname 'Kanto's Ise Jingu'. The shrine was established in the year 1005 (the second year of the Kan'ei era), originally named 'Shiba Shinmei Shrine' and 'Iikura Shinmei Shrine', and was renamed 'Shiba Daijingu' during the Meiji period. Every September, the 'Shiba Shinmei Daradara Festival' and ginger market are held for about ten days, showcasing a vibrant Edo-style folk festival.
