Hie Sanno Shrine
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Hie Sanno shrine has been considered the most important in Tokyo because it has maintained the status as guardian deity of Edo-castle and the current imperial residence. |
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The hill on which the shrine sits is situated next to the national diet across a shallow valley. You can walk up the stone steps from Akasaka to the hilltop. The letters on the board hanging on the gate says gThe guardian deity of the Imperial Palaceh |
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The shrine has two sacred palanquins dedicated to the gods. |
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The left is Miya-mikoshi, main portable shrine. The float of a cock leads the festival procession. |
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The shrine engages a couple of monkeys as errands. |