A shrine to the household god of the Tamiya family, whose Oiwa is said to be the model for Yotsuya Kaidan. The real Oiwa is said to have been a happily married woman who helped the household prosper, and the shrine is known for visits by people involved in stage productions.
Legend Site
Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine
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| Encyclopedia | Yotsuya Kaidan |
|---|---|
| Location | Tokyo Shinjuku |
| Type of place | Shrine or temple |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
Japan's most famous ghost story, told in the Edo-period kabuki play Tokaido Yotsuya Kaidan. Betrayed by her husband Iemon and poisoned so that her face is disfigured, Oiwa returns as a vengeful ghost. It is said that a curse falls on productions whose members do not first visit the shrine dedicated to Oiwa.
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