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Sumidagawa Shrine
墨田区堤通２丁目１７−１
Originally known as Mizukagami Grand Shrine or Ujima Shrine, this shrine has been widely revered by boatmen and cargo ship crews as the guardian deity of Sumida.
History
It is said that during the Jōryaku era, Minamoto no Yoritomo, while traveling to the Kanto region, encountered a violent storm and prayed at this shrine, though the exact year of its enshrinement remains unknown. As the guardian deity of Sumida, it has been deeply and widely worshipped by boatmen and cargo ship crews. In 1872 (Meiji 5), it was renamed Sumidagawa Shrine.
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What visitors say
The shrine grounds feature stone statues of koma-turtle (guardian turtles), and the surrounding area includes parks and disaster-prevention residential complexes. Visiting by car is possible, but caution is required regarding the route to the entrance. Goshuin (shrine seal stamps) are available, and this historic shrine hosts prayers for the safety of the Sumida River and fireworks festivals.
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