本殿直前の右へ曲がるこの角は90度に見えるかもしれませんが、実は88度です。日本では8は、漢字で書くとすそ広がりなので、繁盛を諭旨するとされます。なので88度は特に特に縁起が良いとされています。戦国時代（15世紀後半～16世紀後半）に、城の門や城下町の道ではよくこの桝形が起用されていましたが、 敵への防衛力を高めるためでした。
Title Masugata, Special 88-degree Corner
- Tokyo
- Topic(s)：
- Historic Sites/Castle Ruins
- Medium/Media of Use：
- Interpretive Sign
- Text Length：
- ≤250 Words
- FY Prepared：
- 2018
- Associated Tourism Board：
- Meiji Jingu
- Associated Address：
- 1-1 Yoyogikamizonocho, Shibuya-ku , Tokyo to
English
This corner, which is the last right turn before the main shrine, may appear to be a 90 degree right angle but is actually an 88-degree angle. In Japan, the number 8 is a lucky number, because the Chinese character for it “八” spreads out at the base, suggesting prosperity. A degree of 88 is thus particularly auspicious. During the Warring States period (1467–1568), castle gates, and roads in castle towns would often feature this masugata right angle, which was a defensive feature used to slow down an attacker.
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