Irihi Jinja Shrine was built where Yamato Takeru had landed on
Irihi Jinja Shrine is standing on the land where
the Prince Yamato Takeru, the son of the 12th Emperor Keiko' had landed while he was in his march
to the eastern provinces, and guide books in
Edo period, '
Edo Meisho Zue' and 'Katsushika Siryaku' tells that it stands on the original place of
Oohi Jinja in
Funabashi. Now it is in residential areas where some railroads and highways passing,
but there had been seashore for several hundred years ago. On the left
side of the approach road, a cherry tree stands and its blossoms paint
the shrine beautifully in spring. Irihi Jinaja Shrine tells local history
and some geographic information. Why don't you visit it?
Irihi Jinja Shrine
The History of Irihi Jinja Shrine
The guardian deity of this town called Kaijin 'Irihi Jinja Shrine' was
built on the place where the Prince Yamato Takeru, a son the 12th Emperor
Keiko, had landed on while he was marching to the East with his arm, the
prince started at
Ise and he sailed to
Kazusa Province then he came here in
Shimousa. Some said that he had landed here. Later, villagers built this shrine
to recall his great contributions and they have prayed for him as the guardian
deity, the god of good harvest and big catches. Irihi Jinja Shrine dedicates
Amaterasu Oomikami and the Prince Yamato Takeru. This shrine is the original place of Oohi
Jinaja Shrine or Funabashi Daijingu Shrine.
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Irihi Jinja Shrine
- Irihi Jinja Shrine has great accessibilities from both Narita and Haneda
International Airport.
- From Narita International Airport, take Keisei-line and get off at Kaijin
Sta.
- From Haneda International Airport, take Keikyu-line bound to Narita, and
get off Kaijin Sta.
- Take 6 minute walk from Kaijin Sta.
- 3-7-8 Kaijin, Funabashi-shi, Chiba-ken
The Noted Spots along Moto Sakura Micho Road
Some landmarks tell the history and culture of Funabashi City.
It is famous for the smallest shrine that dedicates Ieyasu Tokugawa in Japan.
Ebigawa is a popular spot for viewing cherry blossoms.
Irihi Jinja Shrine
This small shrine was built where Yamato Takeru had landed on.
They look like the urban oasisi near the railway stations.
They were popular noted spots in Edo period.
Yakushi Nyorai dedicated in it has been believed to be highly responsive
for prayers.
The temple and the pond related to the Founder Nichiren.
Visitors could enjoy seeing some important cultural properties.
Temples, shrines and a museum are near Hokekyoji Temple.
This small shrine is related to the battles of Konodai in Sengoku Period.
They have their long history and the legend of Oguri Hangan.
The Mama-gawa River is the very famous spot to enjoy seeing the blooming Cherry Blossoms.
Nikke Colton Plaza and some landmarks around are attractive and exciting to walk on.
This area is very exciting as there are shops, restaurants and historical
and cultural landmarks.
Having long history and the national natural treasure Senbon Icho Tree stands in.
Having some legends in this tiny thicket, many writers introduced it in their masterpieces..
There some shrines related to Kafu Nagai in these areas.
It commands a panoramic view of Mt.Fuji behind Tokyo.
Tekona and Mama has read in many tanka poems, it is good place to find Japanese classics.
The areas along the river have many noted spots that people could enjoy history and culture.
The river flowing from north to south in the center of Edogawaku is an
enjoyable course to walk.
It looks like a shrine in a deep forest since many over 20 meter tall
trees stand in it.
It is like an oasis in urban areas, colored leaves wait for visitors.
They are related to Dokan Ota and Yoshimune Tokugawa.
A Walk Along Nakagawa and Arakawa River
They run in between Edogawaku and Kotoku.
Under Construction!
It looks a forest with cherry blossoms, or like a pale pink cloud on the bank.
The ferry was the starting point of Moto Sakura Michi Road.