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Otori Shrine

A historic shrine known for "Torinoichi" and "Nadeokame".

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The shrine enshrines Ama-no-Hiwashi-no-mikoto and Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto and is famous for the Tori-no-ichi (rooster market) held every November on Tori-no-Ichi (the day of the rooster). The day when Yamato-Takeru no Mikoto visited the shrine to pray for a battle’s victory was designated as the regular festival day of Otori Shrine, which is said to be the origin of the current "Tori-no-ichi" (rooster market).

During Tori-no-ichi, many visitors come to the shrine to buy kakkome, or "rake charms(a charm)," which are believed to bring good luck and prosperity to business. The market is held until "Ni-no-Tori" (second rooster day) if there are two rooster days in November, and until "San-no-Tori" (third rooster day) if there are three rooster days in November.

Along with the "Tori-no-ichi" (rooster market), the "Nade Okame", Otori Shrine is famous for its "Nade Okame" ritual, in which visitors are given blessings depending on the location of their faces. It is said that a stroke on the forehead will make one smarter, a stroke on the nose will bring money luck, and a stroke on the right cheek will bring success in love.

Highlights

  • The shrine is dedicated to Ama-no-Hiwashi-no-mikoto and Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto.
  • It is known as the birthplace of "Tori-no-ichi," a monthly rooster market held on 11th in November and in the other shrines of Japan as well.
  • The shrine is also famous for the "Nade Okame," a sculptor mask whose blessings change depending on where you rub it.

Photos

  • “Tori-no-Ichi" attracts a large number of visitors every year.

    “Tori-no-Ichi" attracts a large number of visitors every year.

  • During Tori-no-ichi, the precincts of the temple are lined with stalls selling rakes.

    During Tori-no-ichi, the precincts of the temple are lined with stalls selling rakes.

  • “Nade Okame," which bestows various blessings depending on where you stroke it.

    “Nade Okame," which bestows various blessings depending on where you stroke it.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
A

Yes.

Q

Is parking available?
A

Yes, there is (not allowed to use during October and November).

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • Sandy Lin

    巷弄裡將熊手堆得滿坑滿谷的攤販⋯十分光彩奪目。許多淺草有關的名人、歌舞伎演員、重量級政治人物的名字都有預訂的大型熊手ㄛㄛ

Details

Name in Japanese
鷲神社
Postal Code
111-0031
Address
3-18-7 Senzoku, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3876-1515
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Open all day for worship（the shrine office and awarding office are open 9:00am - 5:00pm）
Admission
Free
Ⅾitections
Walk for about 7 minutes from Iriya Station on the Tokyo Metro.
Official Website
Official Website (English)

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