Tobe Sugiyama Jinja

Place of worship • 1-chōme-13-1 Chūō, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0051, Japan

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Komainu Rat, Make a Wish - Rare Komainu Rat at Tobu Sugiyama Shrine

Bonding with Rats

Less than an hour's train ride from Tokyo is the Tobu Sugiyama Shrine located in a quiet residential area of Yokohama. This small shrine is home to a rare komainu rat. It is said that it is meaningful to rotate the pedestal with wishes. Those born in the Year of the Rat are encouraged to give it a try.

Tradition and Ideas in a Historic Temple

The Tobu Sugiyama Shrine dates back to a historic temple from the 7th century. As a shrine enshrining the deity Okuninushi, it has gathered the faith of local residents through the generations. The komainu rat, installed in 2002, serves as a good example for the birth of new traditions based on ideas. Combined with the atmosphere of the shrine, it has become even more approachable and friendly.

Convenient Access to the Shrine

The nearest station is a 5-minute walk from Keikyu Tobu Station. As soon as you leave the station, you will see a small alley, and shortly after, you will see the torii gate. It is easy to visit by train from within Yokohama city. The lack of parking spaces is a drawback, so it is best to visit on foot.

Conclusion

Tobu Sugiyama Shrine, with its convenient access and a fusion of old and new charm. This shrine, where old traditions meet new ideas, along with the unique komainu rat, exudes a charm that makes you want to stop by. Take a break and relax in this little oasis in the city.

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Reviews

5(2 years ago)

K M

It’s a small and nice shrine. There are two mice and you wish something while you circle the mouse then your wish will come true. It’s in residential area and next to Nishi word office.

5(4 weeks ago)

Shu Tomikawa

This shrine is very rare as it enshrines a mouse called Koma Nezumi. To access it, it takes about 5 minutes on foot from Tobe Station on the Keikyu Line, and about 10 minutes on foot from Sotetsu Nishi-Yokohama Station. Anyway, what is unusual about this shrine is that there is a Komazu-sama. Then this Komazu-sama spins 360 degrees and makes a wish. Please note that the female mouse is on the left and the male mouse is on the right.The female turns counterclockwise and the male turns clockwise. They also sell amulets, but I wasn't able to buy them on Sunday when I visited. There is also a stone statue of Daikokuten in the precincts, which was donated by actor Toshio Kurosawa.

2(5 months ago)

Kazuhiro Itoh

I visited on a Saturday afternoon in mid-July 2023. I heard that there is a guardian mouse that spins the mouse and makes wishes, which has been featured on TV, so I went to see what it was like. Get off at Keikyu Tobe Station and walk for about 5 to 6 minutes. After leaving the station, head towards Lawson. Turn left at "Nishihiranuma intersection" Turn right at “Goshoyama Intersection” If you go straight ahead and walk in the opposite direction on the one-way street, you will see the stone pillar torii gate. It's a small shrine. Now, Koma Nezumi. There you were. But it's something new. According to the description, it was built in 2002. It's not like they were there from the beginning. Someone must have come up with an idea and created something similar to a panda to attract customers. ``I wonder if there's any good luck in doing this,'' I thought as I circled the female mouse on the left and the male mouse on the right, paid a visit to the shrine, and headed home.

4(6 months ago)

鳳御門

This visit will be on November 14, 2023. The shrine is located in a residential area, and the nearest station is Tobe (it's also fairly close to Hiranuma Bridge). It is a very old shrine that was founded in 652 AD. Although it's a little expensive, the Goshuincho is wonderful. The Koma Mouse, which is also the mascot, is also sewn into the stamp head and amulet. The statue of a guardian mouse can rotate its pedestal, and it is said that it makes a wish while spinning it. JR Yokohama Station's mascot, ``Yokohama Mouse,'' is apparently modeled after the local cage mouse. really. If you come by car, please use a nearby coin parking lot (there is one right behind the shrine entrance).

3(6 months ago)

結cafe

A rare shrine with a spinning guardian mouse The main shrine, which was repainted in vermilion a few years ago, is very bright and beautiful. The precincts are not large, but it feels relaxing. I had a goshuin book written at the shrine office. There are few parking lots nearby, and the Nishi Ward Office is also nearby, so it may be difficult to visit if you can't walk there.

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