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Tokyo Shrine
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Nezu Shrine is a Shinto Shrine located in Bunkyo Tokyo. According to legend Nezu Shrine was established over 1,900 years ago in Sendagi by Yamato Takeruno Mikoto. In 1705, the 5th shogun Tsunayoshi relocated it from Sendagi to its current site. Nezu Shrine has several parts which are designated Important Cultural Properties: Honden (main sanctuary), Romon (two storey gate) and the lattice windowed wall (Sukibei). Nezu Shrine is also famous for the Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) which held within the grounds of the shrine during April and early May. |
