Tomioka Hachimangu

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History & Origins

In 1627 (the 4th year of Kan'ei), Chosei Hoin founded it on Eitai Island after being moved by a dream. From the early Edo period it was beloved by common people as 'Fukagawa no Hachiman-sama,' and it is also known as the birthplace of Edo kanjin-zumo (the predecessor of professional sumo). On the grounds stands the 'Yokozuna Rikishi Monument,' inscribed with the names of successive yokozuna.

Highlights

The 'Yokozuna Rikishi Monument' on the grounds is inscribed with the ring names of yokozuna from the first to the present day, and is something of a holy site for sumo fans. In the portable shrine procession of the annual 'Fukagawa Hachiman Festival,' the bearers are splashed with water to shouts of 'wasshoi, wasshoi,' making it famous as a 'water-splashing festival.'

Visitor Guide

About a 3-minute walk from Monzen-Nakacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line. Worship on the grounds is free, and goshuin stamps are available. Around it are many Monzen-Nakacho sights, such as Fukagawa Fudo-do, and you can visit them together.

Best Season

The 'Fukagawa Hachiman Festival' (annual festival) in August is the busiest. At the 'Hon-matsuri,' held once every three years, hundreds of thousands of people come out.

Blessings

Annual Events

• August

  Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri (Fukagawa Hachiman Festival)

  The grand annual festival held on August 15. Also known as the "Water-Splashing Festival," it is one of the three great festivals of Edo.

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