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Nezu Shrine

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根津神社

Nezu Shrine: historic Tokyo sanctuary, 1706 buildings, azalea fame, 5-minute walk from three stations.

Nezu Shrine
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What it is

  • Ancient shrine founded by Yamato Takeru nearly 1900 years ago.
  • Current buildings constructed in 1706 on donated land.
  • Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Oyamakui-no-Kami, and Hondawake-no-Mikoto.
  • Also enshrines Okuninushi-no-Kami and Sugawara no Michizane.

What to see

  • Seven shrine buildings are National Important Cultural Properties.
  • Famous for its azaleas.

Getting there

  • 5-minute walk from Nezu Station.
  • 5-minute walk from Sendagi Station.
  • 5-minute walk from Todaimae Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

東京都文京区根津一丁目28番9号 Open in Google Maps

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