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Sumida, Tokyo

Ushijima Shrine

牛嶋神社

A compact shrine on the eastern side of Sumida Park, useful for a short stop between riverside walking and the Skytree area. Its three-part torii and stone ox offer a distinctive visit beyond another generic shrine stop.

What to see

  • Three-part Miwa torii
  • Stone nade-ushi ox associated with well-being prayers
  • Shrine architecture beside Sumida Park

Traditions & prayers

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Susanoo no Mikoto · Ame no Hohi no Mikoto · Prince Sadatatsu

A short history

Sumida’s tourism association traces the shrine’s origin tradition to the ninth century. It describes a relocation to the present site in 1932 during park development. The shrine has long served the Honjo neighbourhood.

Before you go

The stone-ox custom expresses a traditional wish for well-being, not a medical benefit. Events and illuminations are seasonal. A shrine-operated website was not confirmed, so the official-information link leads to Sumida’s tourism association.

First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →

Location

1-4-5 Mukojima, Sumida-ku, Tokyo

35.71304, 139.80465 · Representative point in the main shrine precinct, checked against GSI mapping; not a certified entrance or step-free route. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

Nearby listed shrines (within 1 km)

Approximate straight-line distances between shrine locations listed on this site, not walking distances or travel times. Entrances, steps and detours can change the route.

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Taito, Tokyo

Asakusa Shrine

浅草神社

Approx. 690 m straight-line distance

Love & relationshipsProtection from misfortune
Highlights
Shrine buildings donated in 1649 · Sanja Festival heritage · Paired komainu associated with relationship prayers
Estimated visit
20–40 min

Ordinary worship and shrine buildings; excludes Senso-ji, the Sanja Festival, formal prayers and queues.

Getting there
The official guide gives a 7-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Ginza, Asakusa or Tobu line, or 10 minutes from the Tsukuba Express station.
Address & enshrined kami

2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Haji no Manakachi · Hinokuma no Hamanari · Hinokuma no Takenari

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