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Ishihama Jinja Shrine (石浜神社) is a shrine at the north ends of Asakusa. It is on the hill overlooking the Sumida River. In this shrine, the same God as Ise God is enshrined.

Ishihama Jinja Shrine (石浜神社) is located along the Sumidagawa River (隅田川) 'Tokyo Route 314'.

we will glad you when refered in sight-seeing.

It is near "白髭橋西詰信号 (Shirahige Bashi Nishidume Signal)".

From the front of the torii, you can see the gas holder of Tokyo Gas.

It is the first torii (第一鳥居) of the stone. It was made in 1779.

It was made in 1779.

The second torii (第二鳥居) was made in 1749.

Two torii are registered as a tangible cultural property of Arakawa Ward (荒川区).

Although the shrine of precincts (境内) are narrow, the 'red of the torii' and 'fresh green' are very refreshing. *May

Komainu (狛犬 / shrine's lion dogs). *right side

Komainu (狛犬 / shrine's lion dogs). *left side

There is a emizuya (手水舎 / Hand-wash Place) in front of the Haiden (拝殿). Be sure to wash your hands before entering the god area.

Haiden (拝殿). This shrine came to this place after two relocations as a result of the war damage.

Ishihama Jinja Shrine (石浜神社) manner of worship

1. Let's put a coin in the saisen box.
2. Twice, bow your head and let's say a deep greeting.
3. Match your hands at the chest height, clap two times, and pray to the god.
4. Finally, let's bow again and say a deep greeting once.

The characteristic of this shrine is "Collaboration with the Shaden (社殿) and gas holder".

The god of deity is "Amaterasu Omikami (天照大御神)" and "Toyouke-no Omikami (豊受大御神)". It is the same god as Ise Jingu Shrine.

There are also some shrines on the right side of the Haiden (拝殿).

The same God as Izumo Taisha (出雲大社) and Itsukushima Jinja Shrine (厳島神社) is enshrined.

There are 8 numbers of "鰹木 (Katsuogi)".

There is a Sumida river near the shrine. Therefore, the wind is very pleasant in the summer.

There are places to worship Mt.Fuji in front of the shrine.

the place for hanging up Ema at the shrine.

"叶" means realize wishes!

Ishihama Jinja Shrine (石浜神社) visible from the promenade along the Sumida River.

Nagoshi no Harae (夏越しの大祓) -Summer Purification-

Let's pass through this big ring (Chinowa) and drop the "sin and dirt" of the half year.

*The way to go through the big ring and purify it is called "Chinowa Kuguri (茅の輪くぐり)".

The photograph was taken from 2014 to 2016.

This shrine seems to feel a very strong power for "people with strong inspiration".
It is far from Asakusa. But it is a shrine standing in a very comfortable place!