Futako Shrine

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35°36′31″N 139°37′17″E / 35.6087°N 139.6214°E / 35.6087; 139.6214Websitewww.mizonokuchijinjya.org/kenmu.html Glossary of Shinto

Futako shrine (二子神社, Futako jinja), located in Takatsu-ku, Kawasaki, is a Shinto shrine in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. It was established in 1641 and was called "Shinmeisha". It was renamed "Futako Shrine" in the Meiji Era, after the area in which it is located.

Features

It is known for the "Kanoko Monument" sculpture next to the shrine. The sculpture was made by the artist Tarō Okamoto, who was born locally. The sculpture is dedicated to the artist's mother, Kanoko Okamoto.

  • "Kanoko monument" by Tarō Okamoto
    "Kanoko monument" by Tarō Okamoto
  • Sixth column name
    Sixth column name
  • Kōshin-tō
    Kōshin-tō
  • Oyama lantern at the shrine entrance
    Oyama lantern at the shrine entrance
  • The outer torii
    The outer torii
  • Chōzuya (visitors' washing place)
    Chōzuya (visitors' washing place)
  • "Mukunoki", one of Kawasaki City's 50 selected trees
    "Mukunoki", one of Kawasaki City's 50 selected trees

See also

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