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Namiyoke Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukiji, Chūō, Tokyo. It is an Inari shrine that was built on the water's edge when this part of Tokyo was created from landfill after the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657. The name of the shrine literally means "protection from waves."
attractions: Tsukiji Outer Market, GINZA SIX, Hamarikyu Gardens, Kabuki-za, Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS, Tsukiji Honganji, Don Quijote Ginza Honkan, Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre, Shiodome City Center, restaurants: Monja Moheji, Moheji Hanare, Sushizanmai, Moheji Hanare-no-hanare, Tsukishima Monja Koboreya Bettei, Tsukishima Monja Moheji, Ginza Lion Beer Hall - Ginza 7 chome, Tsukishimamonja Tamatoya Honten, Tsukishimamonja Okoge Tsukishima Honten, Mugi to Olive
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Namiyoke Inari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Tsukiji, Chūō, Tokyo. It is an Inari shrine that was built on the water's edge when this part of Tokyo was created from landfill after the Great Fire of Meireki in 1657. The name of the shrine literally means "protection from waves."
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If you consume seafood, you can give thanks at this shrine to the creatures that feed us. 波除稲荷神社 Namiyoke [protection from waves] Inari Jinja near the former Tsukiji Fish Market, had memorials to 蛤石 Hamaguri (clam), 活魚塚 Katsugyozuka-(katsugyo are fresh seafood that has been brought to land alive and kept in tanks before preparation), 鮟鱇 (あんこう) 塚 Ankozuka (monkfish is a deep sea creature that is frequently eaten in the winter), 海老塚 Shrimp, 海老の大丸 (tempura shrimp), すし塚 (sushizuka for sushi), 玉子塚 (eggs) and even 昆布塚 (kombu seaweed). The 末社の天祖神社 Massha no tensojin-sha shrine houses four deities: 天照大神 Tenterudaijin Amaterasu (天照) (Sun Goddess), 大国主命 Ōkuninushimikoto (ruler of the unseen world of spirits & magic/God of nation-building, farming, business, & medicine), 少彦名命 Sukuna Hikona Mikoto Sukuna Hikona no Mikoto (God of Medicine and Wine) and 天日鷲命 Amanohi Washi no Mikoto. The shrine has a pair of wooden lion's heads that are paraded through the neighborhood during the shrine's festival. 獅子殿 (厄除天井大獅子) Shishi-dono (Yakuyoke Tenjo Ōjishi) Male lion's head and 弁財天社 (お歯黒獅子) Benzaitensha structure (Ohaguro jishi [black toothed female lion's head]). Each is housed in it's own building. There is a display of the 七福殿 Seven Lucky Gods reimagined as seafood: ホタテい Hotate i (with a scallop shell hat) 布袋 Hotei フグろくじゅ Fugu rokuju (blowfish hat) 福禄寿 Fukurokuju タコキュろうじん Takokyu Roujin (Octapus hat) 寿老人 Jurōjin イカもんてん Ika monten (Squid hat) 毘沙門天 Bishamonten べんサザエてん Ben sazae ten (Horned turban sea snail hat) 弁才天 Benzaiten エビえびす Ebi Ebisu (Shrimp hat) 恵比寿 Ebisu タイこく Tai koku (Sea bream hat) 大黒 Daikoku (The names have been tweeked a bit.) There is also a small shrine to the fox deity おきつね様 Ōkitsunesama.
Tommy KurauchiTommy Kurauchi
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Very closed to Tsukiji outer market. At the end of the street. The temple is Shinto, with 2 dragons head protection. Female dragon coloured red on the left side of the entrance. Male dragon coloured black on the right side. Namiyoke means save from waves. I visited early morning and i saw alot of locals pray before they start working in their own shop. The temple store open at 9. Worth to buy various charm and paper cut made to bring hime as gift. Tips: no chair for sit. It is a small temple.
Eka Dewi WulandariEka Dewi Wulandari
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Very famous shinto shrine at Tsukiji. ‘Nami’ means wave and ‘Yoke’ means to avoid something. There is a story that there was construction after great fire in Edo area, in 1657. it was impossible to proceed because of wave from the sea. One night, there found strange light from the sea. And to see such light by boat, people found an object regarding the ‘Inari’ god. Once they put it and pray peace through festival, then there was not to be any wave preventing from construction.
Khun “Yai” choopwatKhun “Yai” choopwat
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Well, there is nothing like a lion or two to help protect the local fisherman from the madness of the ocean!? This area was built on reclaimed land long ago & was being tormented by the crashing waves time & again. However, local Shinto priests floated an image of this god and the waves stayed put. Today, local workers come here to pray for similar protection & good fortune. Mid-June they do a parade in the area with these lion heads!
Jim ReaughJim Reaugh
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It was built in 1659 with a unique purpose – to shield against the relentless forces of water, hence its name, which translates to 'protection from waves.' Interestingly, when the Tsukiji Fish Market emerged in 1935, this shrine found a new calling as the unofficial protector of the bustling marketplace and its hardworking traders. A quaint and intriguing temple that deserves a spot on your Tokyo itinerary!
Leonardo ArangoLeonardo Arango
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Smallish shrine located near Tsukiji Fish Market. The shrine of the God Namiyoke-Inari that protects against misfortune and helps people to overcome turmoil. The shrine is unique where many things related to the sea and sushi can be found. Don’t miss the festival held July this year (2021) which is usually June, where they parade the two large lion heads.
Annie SobolAnnie Sobol
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Nearby Attractions Of Namiyoke Shrine
Tsukiji Outer Market
GINZA SIX
Hamarikyu Gardens
Kabuki-za
Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple
GINZA TSUTAYA BOOKS
Tsukiji Honganji
Don Quijote Ginza Honkan
Shinbashi Enbujo Theatre
Shiodome City Center

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