Tokyo Daijingu
The 'Ise Jingu of Tokyo', birthplace of the traditional Shinto wedding ceremony.
Known affectionately as 'O-Ise-sama in Tokyo', this shrine allows people to worship the deities of Ise Jingu without traveling to Mie. It is incredibly popular for matchmaking (enmusubi).
History of the Shrine
Established in 1880 as the Tokyo remote worship hall for Ise Jingu, it allowed citizens of the new capital to offer prayers to the supreme deity Amaterasu. It was originally located in Hibiya and moved to its current location in Iidabashi after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
Tokyo Daijingu is historically significant as the place where the format for the modern Shinto wedding ceremony was created in 1900, for the wedding of then-Crown Prince Yoshihito (later Emperor Taisho). Before this, weddings were typically held at home.
The Enshrined Kami
What to See
The shrine architecture is dignified and elegant, reflecting the style of Ise Jingu with a distinct 'Shinmei-zukuri' influence. The atmosphere is always lively with young women seeking blessings for love.
Look for the heart-shaped metal fittings ('Inome') on the gates and buildings. While they are traditional architectural decorations to ward off evil, they are popular photo spots for their association with love.
Major Festivals
The 'Reitaisai' (Grand Festival) is held on April 17th. Throughout the year, many Shinto weddings are conducted here, and seeing a bride in a white kimono walking through the grounds is a common and lucky sight.
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