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2025-03-27

Tatsumi Daimyōjin (辰巳大明神), festooned with sakura.

A mischievous tanuki once delighted in hiding beneath the nearby bridge to scare unsuspecting maiko and geisha as they passed by. He was later enshrined here (to calm his still restless spirit).

Tatsumi Daimyojin illuminated for sakura season. The small shrine was originally founded to protect the south east corner of the imperial palace, but was later moved. It is also said to enshrine the mischievous spirit of a tanuki that delighted in scaring the local maiko and geisha.Nao-san enjoying the blossoms along Gion Shirakawa at night.During the spring many shrines, temples, streets and park illuminate the cherry blossoms so they can be enjoyed of an evening.Tatsumi Daimyojin illuminated for sakura season. The small shrine was originally founded to protect the south east corner of the imperial palace, but was later moved. It is also said to enshrine the mischievous spirit of a tanuki that delighted in scaring the local maiko and geisha.

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