Local Secret · Koishikawa
Kitano Shrine (Ushi Tenjin) 牛天神北野神社
A hillside shrine in Koishikawa with a large "cow stone" that people rub for luck.
About
Ushi Tenjin Kitano Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane. Its best-known feature is the "Kaigyuseki", a big rock shaped like a lying cow, said to grant wishes when stroked.
Highlights
- Lucky cow-shaped stone
- Hillside setting above Korakuen
Tips
- Short walk from Iidabashi or Korakuen
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