Shinto shrine
Maekawa Jinja
前川神社（まえかわじんじゃ）
Edogawa, Tokyo
The tutelary shrine of the former Maeno village, standing facing the Kyū-Edo River in Edogawa 1-chōme, Edogawa. Its main sanctuary enshrines Susanoo no Mikoto, Omodaru no Mikoto and Ayakashikone no Mikoto, and Toyoukehime no Kami, and there is a stone Suijin shrine in its grounds.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: Susanoo no Mikoto, Omodaru no Mikoto, Ayakashikone no Mikoto, Toyoukehime no Kami
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, the year of its founding is unknown; it is said to have begun when the reed beds that spread after a flood were cleared and a small shrine was set up. It was originally the tutelary shrine of Maeno village, called Dairokuten-sha, and took its present name with the Meiji separation of kami and buddhas. With the extension of the Shibamata Kaidō road, the shrine buildings and grounds were rebuilt, and the work was completed in Heisei 21.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 前川神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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