A power spot in the middle of Tokyo that leaves a strong impression as an awe-inspiring object

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旅行時期：2023/04（約3年前）

by Cyberさん（男性）

丸の内・大手町・八重洲クチコミ：18件

東京都指定の旧跡の一つですが、畏怖の対象としてのパワースポット、という印象が強いスポットです。
承平天慶の乱により討ち取られ、京都に晒された平将門の首が、光を放って東方に飛び去り、この地に落ちたという伝承があります。村人によって埋葬されたものの強い怨念から祟りが相次いだことから、神田明神の祭神として祀る等供養を施したところ、怨念も鎮まり、その後はこの地の守護神になった、と伝わります。1000年以上も前の伝承であるため、単なる伝承に過ぎなかったはずが、関東大震災や第二次世界大戦後の都市復興の区画整理の際、不用意にこの塚の取り壊しや移設をしようとしたため、不審の事故や死傷者が相次いだことから、単なる伝承では済まされなくなり、整備を繰り返しながら今日まで保存されるに至ります。
近隣企業が参加した保存会によって維持管理されるため、敷地内は勿論周辺も一切のゴミの散乱も無く美しく保たれています。塚以外何もなく、また供養塔への賽銭や供え物は禁止となっています。ただ静かに心穏やかにお参りするといいでしょう。

It's one of the historic sites designated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, but it gives the strong impression of being a power spot as an awe-inspiring object of worship.
According to mere folklore, the head of Taira no Masakado, who was defeated in the Johei-Tengyo Rebellion and exposed in Kyoto, flew away to the east and fell here. The villagers buried the head, but it was cursed by a strong grudge, so he was enshrined as a deity of Kanda Myojin and other offerings were made, the grudge was quelled, and he became the guardian deity of the area.
You would think that this is mere folklore, since it's more than 1,000 years old. But what would you think if, just 100 years ago, during the Great Kanto Earthquake or during the rezoning of the city for urban reconstruction after World War II, an attempt was made to inadvertently tear down or relocate this mound, resulting in a series of suspicious accidents, casualties, and injuries? This could no longer be mere folklore, and it has been preserved to this day through repeated maintenance.
The mound is maintained and managed by a preservation society with the participation of neighboring businesses, so the site and surrounding area are kept beautiful and free of any litter. There is nothing to see but the mound, and offering money or offerings to the memorial tower is prohibited. It is best to simply visit the mound quietly and peacefully.