千住神社
日帰りで2023年9月11日、千住神社に行きました。簡単ですがご紹介します。
由緒
創立 当神社は、千住（千寿）に集落が形成され始めた、延長四年（九二六年）丙戌年、土地鎮護と五穀豊饒を祈って、伏見稲荷より分霊を勧請し、稲荷神社を創立した。
永承六年（一〇五一年）源義家は、奥州征伐の際、荒川（現千住大橋付近）を渡り、二ッ森（現千住神社）に陣営し、
神前に戦勝を祈願したと、古記録に記載されている。
更に、弘安二年己卯年（一二七九年）に武蔵国、一の宮氷川神社の御分霊を勧請し、氷川神社を創立した。
この為に、鎌倉時代より江戸時代には、ここを二ッ森と云っており、旧考録には、代々の将軍が二ッ森で、
鷹狩りを行ったという記事が記録されている。
寛永年間に云って、千住が日光街道の第一宿となり、当神社は、その西方にある為に、西の森とも云われた。
https://www.senjujinja926.com/
Welcome to Senju Shrine
A place of history, nature, and prayer
About Our Shrine
Senju Shrine has a long history that began in 926. At that time, people created a small village in the Senju area and built a shrine to protect the land and pray for good harvests.
The shrine’s spirit originally came from Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, famous for its fox statues and red gates.
A Visit from a Famous Samurai (1051)
In 1051, the warrior Minamoto no Yoshiie passed through this area on his way to battle in northern Japan. He camped here and prayed for victory. Old documents still keep a record of this event.
- Samurai: Japanese warrior class in ancient times.
Hikawa Shrine Added (1279)
In 1279, another sacred spirit was brought from Hikawa Shrine, the main shrine of the old Musashi region. Since then, this place has honored two deities, making it spiritually important.
- Hikawa Shrine: A major Shinto shrine known for its connection to nature and protection.
The Name “Futatsumori”
From the Kamakura to Edo periods, this area was known as Futatsumori, meaning “Two Forests.” Records say that shoguns—Japan’s military leaders—visited here for falcon hunting.
- Shogun: The top military ruler of Japan during past eras.
- Falcon hunting: A traditional sport of nobles using trained birds.
Senju and the Nikkō Highway
During the Edo period, Senju became the first lodging town on the Nikkō Highway, an important road connecting Edo (Tokyo) and Nikkō. Because this shrine stands on the west side of the town, it was also called “Nishi-no-Mori” (West Forest).
We Hope You Enjoy Your Visit
Senju Shrine is a peaceful place where you can feel traditional Japan, its nature, and its long history. Please take your time to explore, offer a prayer, or simply enjoy the calm atmosphere.
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