The zelkova avenue, a natural monument since 1924, was planted in the 12th century.
Tradition sets the founding in AD 111. The zelkova avenue leading to the entrance was planted in the 12th century by the warrior Minamoto no Yoriie to honour his father: today it is a natural monument. At the end of April the Kurayami Matsuri (the ‘festival of darkness’, from the procession of sacred palanquins that once crossed the city at night) is one of the three most unusual festivals in Kantō.
One of the oldest shrines in Kantō (its founding is traditionally set in AD 111), at Miyachō 3-1. The zelkova avenue leading to the entrance is a national natural monument.
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Live-action filming location. The wedding hall within the grounds is where Tatsu and Miku's wedding is held.
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