[Haijima Hiyoshi Shrine/Tokyo] The colorful carvings at the main shrine are a must-see!

Haijima Hiyoshi Shrine in Chofu, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 It was originally enshrined by Hiyoshi Taisha in Omi Province as the guardian shrine of Dainichido. The founding date is unknown. It was renamed Hiyoshi Shrine in 1869 (Meiji 2). The must-see at Hiyoshi Shrine is the overwhelming sculptures. The sculptures in the worship hall are impressive, but the main hall's sculptures are colorful and wonderful. The main hall's sculptures are based on the sculptures of Xiangshan Gurou, who was enjoyed by Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty at a graceful gathering at Xiangshan Temple in Luoyang. You can also go behind the scenes, so you can take a good look at them. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Haijima Hiyoshi Shrine ꕥAddress: 1-10-19 Haijimacho, Akishima City, Tokyo ꕥAccess: 🚉Haijima Station → approx. 28 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Sakura2024 #Haijima #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Shrine worship #Shrine lover