Shrine · Shinagawa
Ebara Shrine 荏原神社
Old shrine in Kitashinagawa founded in 709, beside the Meguro River on the former Tokaido road, known for its Tenno Festival with a portable shrine carried into the sea.
PriceFree
Getting thereKeikyu Kitashinagawa Station, about 10 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeLate March (cherry blossoms); early June festival
Address2-30-28 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Websiteebarajinja.org
About
Ebara Shrine was one of the shrines given special status by the Meiji emperor (junchokusai-sha) and is called 'Minami no Tenno'. It sits on the old Shinagawa-juku post town area, with a red bridge over the Meguro River and cherry trees. Its summer Tenno Festival is known for the kappa mikoshi carried into Tokyo Bay.
Highlights
- Red bridge over the Meguro River
- Cherry blossoms along the river
- Kappa Matsuri sea procession (June)
- Old Tokaido road area
Tips
- Walk from Kitashinagawa Station (Keikyu)
- Combine with the Kyu-Tokaido Shinagawa-shuku street
- Free to visit
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