Asakusa

The Japanese are creative, imaginative and visionaries. It is said that this shrine was created in order to have peace from a local furry animal that was having fun causing trouble around the Senso-ji site.

The construction of the city and the area had pushed back the natural habitat of the Tanuki and they were, therefore, appearing more frequently in undesirable circumstances.

A revelation led to the creation and construction of the site in 1883. The raccoon-like Tanuki became the guardian spirit of the site. It is said that since then, things have calmed down.

The spirit is associated with the art of public entertainment and protection against fire and theft, since the ancient Ginkgo tree protected the temple from bombings during World War II. The tree, estimated to be 400 to 500 years old, bears scars and is now sacred.

The shrine is located on Denboin Dori Street.

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