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Two weeks left until eighty-eight nights! The present day of chanoki in Chuo-ku


Hello. I'm the active correspondent Hanes!
It's about to be a new tea season known for "♪) Summer is approaching 88 nights".
Since last year, I have had more opportunities to talk with tea gardens, and when I saw chanoki, I stopped and observed it.

When it comes to the production area of famous tea in the Kanto region, I think many people think of the Sayama region.
Then, what is the place where chanoki is planted in Chuo-ku?
The answer is Chanogi Shrine in Nihonbashi Ningyocho!

Two weeks left until eighty-eight nights! The present day of chanoki in Chuo-ku


Chanogi Shrine is a shrine dedicated to Kura Inatama Ogami, as shown on the information board in the photo below.
Its history dates back to the Edo period, and this shrine was enshrined as guardian angel in the place where it was the Nakayashiki (both Kamiyashiki) of the castle owner Oro Hotta family of the Shimousa Sakura Domain at that time.
Since that time, chanoki has been planted around the company, and it seems that people in the town have been called "Ochanogi-sama".

Two weeks left until eighty-eight nights! The present day of chanoki in Chuo-ku


In addition, since fires did not occur in this mansion and the surrounding towns for many years, it is praised as the god of Hibushi, and is still worshiped as a god of disaster prevention and production.

Two weeks left until eighty-eight nights! The present day of chanoki in Chuo-ku


Furthermore, since the relocation and enshrining of Hotei-son in 1986, he joined the shrines around Nihonbashi Seven Lucky Gods, and many people come to worship throughout the year.

Two weeks left until eighty-eight nights! The present day of chanoki in Chuo-ku


At such Chanogi Shrine, a tea ceremony will be held on the day of the 88th night, as senior correspondent Asunaro reports every year (in 2024, from 11:00 on May 1 (Wednesday), 2024 ).
It is said that there is also a new tea ceremony, so if you are absent during Golden Week, why don't you visit Chanogi Shrine and enjoy the seasonal things that can only be experienced here on this day?

Two weeks left until eighty-eight nights! The present day of chanoki in Chuo-ku


In the second week of April at the time of photography, it seemed to be early to pick sprout, but by the time of the tea ceremony, the shoots were growing as reported in last year's article. It will be.

Introduction Spot Information

Chanogi Shrine
Address: 1-12-10, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Official Website: https://chanoki-jinja.net/