Shirahige Shrine

Shinto shrines

白鬚神社

Located in Tokyo, Shirahige Shrine was established over a thousand years ago as a branch of the original Shirahige Shrine situated on the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. The main deity is Sarutahiko Okami, a god associated with land development and providing correct directions. The shrine serves as a local guardian for the area including Higashimukaima, Sumida, Tsutsumi-dori, Kyoshima, Yahiro, and Oshiage.