[Matsugaoka Kitano Shrine/Tokyo] The shrine in Matsugaoka where Ota Dokan prayed for victory in battle

Matsugaoka Kitano Shrine in Nakano Ward, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 This shrine is located north of Arai Yakushimae Station and west of Tetsugakudo Park. It stands in the residential area of ​​Matsugaoka. It is an ancient shrine that is also listed in the New Musashi Fudokigo, and is the guardian shrine of Katayama Village. The origin of its founding is unknown. The deity worshiped is Sugawara no Michizane, who is known as the god of academics. It is known that Ota Dokan visited the shrine to pray for victory in the Battle of Ekodawara. The contrast between the red roof and the surrounding trees is beautiful. The carp streamers were also swimming happily! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Matsugaoka Kitano Shrine ꕥAddress: 2-27-1 Matsugaoka, Nakano-ku, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Arai Yakushimae Station → approx. 12-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Shrine tour #Temples and shrines