Shrine · Zenpukuji / Suginami
Igusa Hachimangu 井草八幡宮
One of western Tokyo's largest shrines, set in about 10,000 tsubo of woodland, with a horseback archery ritual held every five years.
HoursGates open about 5:00-6:15 and close about 16:40-18:30 depending on the month (October 5:35-17:20)
ClosedNone
PriceFree
Getting thereJR Ogikubo Station north exit, bus stops 0 or 1 to Igusa Hachimangu
Time needed30-45 min
Best timeEarly October for the annual festival; autumn foliage
Address1-33-1 Zenpukuji, Suginami-ku, Tokyo 167-0041
Websiteigusahachimangu.jp
About
Igusa Hachimangu stands near the source of the Zenpukuji River in a wooded precinct of around 10,000 tsubo, one of the largest shrine grounds in Tokyo. Legend says Minamoto no Yoritomo stopped here to pray for victory, and Ota Dokan is also said to have prayed here. The annual festival is held around October 1, with a portable shrine procession every three years and yabusame horseback archery every five years.
Highlights
- Spacious forested grounds
- Shinmon gate and large stone lanterns
- Yabusame horseback archery every five years
- Close to Zenpukuji Park
Tips
- Check the seasonal gate times; they change monthly
- Pair with a walk around Zenpukuji Pond
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