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Tokyo Ueno Park | Gojo Tenjin Shrine PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 31 May 2010 00:00



Attracted by countless arches of red torii situated adjacent to Great Buddha Hill, we footed forward descending on a flight of staircase. It led us to a Shinto shrine - Gojo Tenjin.
Every gatepost has a stamp of goodwill
Gojo Tenjin - an example of Inari Shrine
The facade is adorned with a pair of white lanterns, a red altar and shimenawa. Shimenawa is a horizontal straw rope with white zigzag paper strips (gohei) that marks the boundary to a sacred ground. Stood beyond the gate, worshipers were seen paying respect in silence.
Beautiful Sakura composes the landscape of stone torii
Paying respect in silence
Interestingly, figurine of foxes are found everywhere here. In Shinto's belief, fox is the messenger of Inari or kami (Shinto gods) of rice. Guarding the holy ground against the evil spirits or Kimon, a pair of foxes are  placed at the entrance of this Inari shrine.
Gojo Tenjin Shrine is dedicated to gods of learning and medicine
Foxes are guarding the entrance of a sacred Inari Shrine
If one arrives in spring, there is a good chance to catch the sight of cherry blossoms surrounding the shrine. Indeed inspiring!
 
Getting there?
Less than 5 minutes walk from Ueno Koen exit at Ueno Station (via JR Yamanote Line, Ginza Line or Hibiya Line) or right next to Ueno Kensei Station.  

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Last Updated on Thursday, 27 May 2010 13:22
 

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