Shrine · Shimokitazawa / Daizawa
Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine 北澤八幡神社
Hilltop shrine founded around 500 years ago by the Kira lords of Setagaya Castle, a calm escape a short walk from Shimokitazawa.
HoursGrounds open daily
ClosedNone
PriceFree
Getting thereIkenoue Station (Keio Inokashira Line), 7 min; Shimokitazawa Station, 13 min
Time needed20 min
Best timeEarly September festival weekend
Address3-25-3 Daizawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0032
About
Kitazawa Hachiman was established in the Bunmei era (1469-84) by the Kira family, lords of Setagaya Castle, as the guardian of the northern edge of their domain. It stands on a wooded rise above the Daizawa residential streets and enshrines Emperor Ojin and related deities. Its annual festival is held on the first weekend of September.
Highlights
- Wooded hilltop setting
- Founded by the Kira lords of Setagaya Castle
- Annual festival in early September
- Easy detour from Shimokitazawa's shops
Tips
- Walk over from Shimokitazawa in about 13 minutes
- Quiet even on weekends
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