Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
将門神社
/ Shogun Jinja
Shogun Shrine is one of several shrines in the Kanto region dedicated to Taira no Masakado, the 10th-century warrior who briefly declared an independent eastern kingdom. The shrine reflects the enduring folk veneration of Masakado as a protector of the Kanto plain.
Rebel warrior (c.903–940) who declared himself 'New Emperor'; one of Japan's most powerful vengeful spirits; enshrined as a guardian deity in Kanto
Location Coordinates
35.8757, 140.0267
131 Hibiri, Abiko, Chiba
千葉県我孫子市日秀131
Shimosa / Kazusa / Awa
Abiko Station (JR Joban Line)
Open daily
Car access recommended
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Background reading for visitors and pilgrims.
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
Shogun Shrine is one of several shrines in the Kanto region dedicated to Taira no Masakado, the 10th-century warrior who briefly declared an independent eastern kingdom. The shrine reflects the enduring folk veneration of Masakado as a protector of the Kanto plain.
Shogun Shrine is located in Nagareyama, Chiba. The full address is: 131 Hibiri, Abiko, Chiba.