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Shrines To Visit In Tokyo | MATOKA's Japan Travel Guide
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items Most people associate shrines and temples with Kyoto, but Tokyo has just as many, if not more to offer. Plus, there are many interesting Tokyo shrines to pray your evils away. Whether you want luck in the lottery or gambling, safe birth, traveling an...
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Check out some of Tokyo's most interesting, popular and unique shrines that you have to visit on your trip! And make sure to note which omamori you need to buy as well!
Kanda Shrine has significant meaning and brings about many Japanese and tourists alike to pray for wealth and prosperity, technology protection and safe travels. Being close to Akihabara, you can buy omamori for your gadgets and the temple features a...
Kanda Shrine
Nitta is the 'Love Shrine' in Tokyo, as depicted in a stone carving, but that just adds legitimacy in my opinion. Many come to this shrine to take a picture next to the carving and profess their love, while also getting the Love Amulet to give them a...
Nitta Shrine
Tokyo Daijingu (Grand Shrine) is a shrine especially popular with women and considered a 'power spot' associated with marriage. They also have a Marriage Amulet, that showcases two lilies with bells and are joined by a knot to signify joy within marr...
Tokyo Daijingu
Tucked away in the busy streets near Hamamatsuchō Station, this unassuming shrine gets a lot of foot traffic for those wishing for luck in wealth and gambling, especially the lottery. They also have unique omamori, including the Chigibako, used to ma...
Shiba Daijingū
Nezu shrine is famous to bring luck and protection against evil. They sell larger board amulets with different flowers or trees, symbolizing different protections depending on the month. While you can buy amulets from different months at any time, it...
Nezu Shrine
This historical Kagurazaka shrine was completely renewed in 2010 under the direction of renowned architect Kengo Kuma, resulting in an impressive, modern version of a Shinto holy site. The shrine hosts recurring markets and other seasonal events, as ...
Akagi Shrine
A legend tells us that this shrine was all surrounded by the sea in old times, and a Guji (Shinto priest) moved to an island full of pines and built a shrine inviting Inari-no-kami. It also tells us that the shrine always had a fire lit outside so th...
Matsushima Shrine
This historic place of worship has been venerated by the people of Suwa for over 1,200 years. The open area in front of the main hall of worship is a particularly tranquil section of the extensive grounds. You can also purchase the Fujimi amulet for ...
Suwa Shrine
While already boasting an overwhelming number of visitors, Meiji Shrine is also touted as one of Tokyo's top ‘power spots’. The shrine is home to a very unusual style of charm: a paper box with a miniature household shrine inside. And no — you're not...
Meiji Jingu
Bunkyo's Yushima Tenjin shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, known as the god of learning. So, many come to this temple to pray for success during studying and exams. Many also increase their luck by purchasing backpack charm omamori or “aca...
Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Tobifudo is widely worshipped as the guardian deity of travellers, and is well known among people who work in the aviation industry as the provider of blessings for safe trips and uneventful flights. You can get an 'air traffic safety' amulet, that c...
Tobi Fudoson
One of the larger and more impressive temples, especially since it is in such close proximity to Tokyo Tower. While the sheer size of the shrine is impressive, especially for Tokyo, you can also get the Charm for Safe Travels at this spot. But, I wou...
Zōjō-ji Temple
One of Nakano's best-kept tourist secrets, it's worth making the time to visit the temple grounds, as the site is home to an impressive collection of blossoming cherry trees. The temple also holds Goma ceremonies on the 8th, 18th, and 28th of every m...
Araiyakushi Baishouin
Come to Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangu to pray for your pet, while also picking up a capsule-style amulet, which ensures a long and happy life for your beloved animal friend, has space for a message card on which to write your phone number and address...
Ichigaya Kameoka Hachimangu
Omiya Hachimangu Shrine in Saitama was founded in 1063 and is known for a "safe birth" (安産). You can get one of the Kitsune Omamori amulets for safe birth or even write your wishes on the votive tablets, which have the image of mother and child.
Omiya Hachiman Shrine
Founded by the Shibuya Clan in around 1092, it was dedicated to the god of war, Hachiman. Luckily, this shrine wasn't destroyed after WWII and the fortune slip is that of a fish which says "one year of safety."
Konno Hachimangu Shrine
Hie Shrine sits on top of a hill and has an imposing gate on the main road. Most recognized for the white torii gates as well as the rows of torii, similar to Fushimi Inari in Kyoto. This makes it a great photo spot, but also make sure to collect one...
Hie Shrine
One of the most popular shrines for the famous November festivals of Tori-no-Ichi where thousands visit to pray for business prosperity and buy kumade. One of the many charms here is that of a maneki-neko (lucky cat). You can find a fortune slip from...
Ōtori Shrine