Oishi Shrine

Yamashina shrine connected to the 47 Ronin story

Cathy Cawood Feb 24, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Statue of strange horned beast beside metal lantern</p>

<p>View past the bell rope and offering box</p>

<p>I was caught in a sudden downpour</p>

<p> Stone lion guards paper lanterns</p>

<p>My favorite ever tsukubai (water basin for purification of visitors)</p>

<p>Illustrations of the 47 Ronin story</p>

<p>Sacred rock beside a stone bridge</p>

This attractive shrine in Yamashina is dedicated to Ōishi Kuranosuke Yoshio, leader of the famous 47 Ronin. Most interesting was the small museum containing many documents and illustrations related to the 47 Ronin story. The shrine is set at the foot of the hills between Yamashina and Fushimi, and is surrounded by lush vegetation. I visited in June, which is Japan's rainy season, and needed to take shelter in the museum during a sudden downpour.

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...