Takagi Shrine in Oshiage, Sumida, is known for rice-ball motifs and monthly goshuin. Alongside photographs from an earlier visit, this guide summarises the official November 2026 dates, offerings and inscription conditions. Limited designs apply only to the periods stated.
Goshuin/Visit confirmation items for Takagi Shrine
- Monthly change for November 2026
- 1–30 November, ¥500. Both handwritten and separate-sheet versions are listed. Check the official calendar's red-circled dates for direct inscriptions.
- Rice ball goshuin
- For 15 November 2026: ¥500, handwritten or on a separate sheet. The shrine seal is replaced by a rice-ball seal on the 15th of each month.
- Limited example of pre-written goshuin on a separate sheet
- For November 2026: Enmusubi-no-Hi, 1–8 November, ¥800; Niinamesai, 17–24 November, ¥600.
- Contact
- Information about the shrine office from 9:00 to 16:00. Please check the deadline for the day exclusively for goshuin.
What you can receive is different depending on goshuin book
The monthly notice includes both directly handwritten designs and separate-sheet-only designs. Choose a design, then confirm its dates and issuing method. For November's direct inscriptions, consult the red-circled dates in the official calendar image.
The original goshuin book of "Teasing Master Takagi-san" is priced at 3,000 yen according to the official guide, and includes goshuin and interleaving paper. Please do not confuse it with the regular monthly goshuin, as it is only applicable to the first part of the book and cannot be received with other goshuin book or pre-written goshuin on a separate sheet.
Access and location map
Officially, it is a 5-minute walk from Hikifune Station, a 7-minute walk from Keisei Hikifune Station, and a 7-minute walk from Oshiage Station A3 exit. Please note that cars are to be parked within the shrine grounds, but please check with the shrine office regarding the number of cars in use and how to deal with congestion.
Location: 2-37-9 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo.
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Previous visit records and photos (posted in 2014)
The following account preserves the original visit experience and historical introduction. The photographs and encounters at the counter date from that publication; they do not describe a new visit. Old access instructions have been replaced by the checked information above. Historical accounts and spiritual benefits are presented as traditions and beliefs.
A shrine within walking distance from Tokyo Skytree.
It is located in a residential area near Tobu Hikifune Station and right next to Tobiki Inari Shrine.
History and traditions
It is said that the shrine was founded in 1468 (Onin 2nd year). It is said to have been revered as the guardian of the former Terajima Shinden.
It was a Betto of Tendai Sect Shoen-in Temple, but after the separation of Shinto and Buddhism, the shrine name was changed to Takagi Shrine.
Enshrined God Takamimusubi-no-Kami (Takagi God)
He is a god who often appears in the legend of the descent of the Tenson to protect the country and the Nakamu East Expedition, and who gave advice to Amaterasu Omikami.
It is believed that it has divine virtues such as "creating all things," "adjusting human relationships," and "bringing negotiations to fruition."
Guardian dog
The guardian dogs created in Koka 2 (1845) are registered cultural properties of Sumida Ward.
This guardian dog is left and right isomorphic, and there is no distinction between A and U.Chozubachi
This is also designated as a cultural property of the ward.
It is said to have been made in 1857.
Yamatama Mukojima Kosha Monument
Yamatama Mukojima Kosha is said to be one of the Fujiko (groups of people who believe in Mt. Fuji) that once existed in the Mukojima area.
[Cultural property indispensable for understanding the spread of faith and regional ties in modern Sumida Ward] was the description.
Festival
January 1st Saitan Festival
February Setsubun Day Setsubun Festival
February 17th Memorial Festival
June 7th Annual Festival
June 30th Great Purification Ceremony
November 15th Shichigosan Festival
November 23rd Niiname Festival
December 31st Great Purification Ceremony
Monthly festival on the 1st of every month
Notes from the visit
Goshuin was available at the shrine office next to the shrine.
Sources and scope of verification
- goshuin | Takagi Shrine: Period of November 2026, each offering, goshuin handwritten directly in your book conditions, collaboration book offering and exclusive conditions.
- Takagi Shrine: Location, 5 minutes from Hikifune, 7 minutes from Keisei Hikifune, 7 minutes from Oshiage A3, shrine office 9:00-16:00, parking on the grounds.
Official sources were checked on 2026-11-07. Individual dates on the red circle calendar for goshuin handwritten directly in your book possible dates/goshuin Tickets/Limited Items stock on that day cannot be confirmed at this time. Designs, prices and arrangements shown in earlier photographs may have changed.
Goshuin and travel information has been checked against official and other cited sources, with unconfirmed points identified. Earlier photographs and personal experiences remain records of their original visits. Check the stated dates for limited designs.