Shrines in Tokyo

Tokyo's shrines, such as Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine and Matsushima Shrine, offer a mix of historical and cultural experiences. They provide opportunities for quiet reflection and appreciation of traditional Japanese architecture.

Not sure where to start? Read our guide to the 20 best

Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine

Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine

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A historic Inari shrine in Shinjuku, linked to a famous ghost story, easily accessible by train.

Matsushima Shrine

Matsushima Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Matsushima Shrine, a unique shrine on an office building's first floor, enshrines a lucky god.

Nihonbashi Hie Shrine

Nihonbashi Hie Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Nihonbashi Hie Shrine is an ancient auxiliary shrine with historical ties to the Tokugawa shogun...

Ishi Inari Shrine

Ishi Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ishi Inari Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine founded in 1687, known for a unique art banner.

Kuramae Shrine

Kuramae Shrine

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Kuramae Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine founded in 1693, significant for its sumo connections.

Yasaki Inari Shrine

Yasaki Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic shrine in Asakusa, part of the Seven Lucky Gods, with unique equestrian art.

Tōnomine Naitō Shrine

Tōnomine Naitō Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A Shinto shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo, with historical ties to a prominent samurai family.

Higashiyamafuji Inari Shrine

Higashiyamafuji Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Inari shrine in Tokyo, founded in 927, dedicated to a divided spirit from Fushimi Inari.

Fukiage Inari Shrine

Fukiage Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine founded by a shogun, offering a glimpse into Edo-period origins.

Koshikake Inari Shrine

Koshikake Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Koshikake Inari Shrine: a small shrine in Tokyo with a unique origin story.

Tōkanmori Inari Shrine

Tōkanmori Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tōkanmori Inari Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, worth visiting for its unique red torii gates...

Aoto Shrine

Aoto Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Aoto Shrine is a historic local shrine, founded in 1576, offering a glimpse into Tokyo's past.

Kawabata Suwa Shrine

Kawabata Suwa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Kawabata Suwa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, worth visiting for its serene atmosphere.

Yotsugi Shirahige Shrine

Yotsugi Shirahige Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, guardian of its community, with unique flood-surviving treasures.

Ōji Shirahige Shrine

Ōji Shirahige Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded in 938, dedicated to Prince Sadazumi, worth visiting for its long...

Takaramachi Hachiman Shrine

Takaramachi Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, a quiet local spot near Ohanajaya Station.

Koyano Shrine

Koyano Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Koyano Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, offering a glimpse into local Shinto traditions.

Kamakura Hachiman Shrine

Kamakura Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine founded in the 1600s, guardian of its village, a short walk from Shin-Shib...

Iwado Hachiman Shrine

Iwado Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Iwado Hachiman Shrine is a historic village shrine with notable torii gates and a peaceful atmos...

Koami Shrine

Koami Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Koami Shrine offers a glimpse into Tokyo's history and spiritual traditions, known for good fort...

Yoshiwara Shrine

Yoshiwara Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Yoshiwara Shrine, established in 1881, enshrines six deities for various blessings.

Daita-hachimangū

Daita-hachimangū

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic shrine in Tokyo with a unique gate, founded in 1591, worth visiting for its cultural he...

Kaminoge Inari Shrine

Kaminoge Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Kaminoge Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine, a quiet local guardian worth a short visit.

Taishidō Hachiman Shrine

Taishidō Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine where samurai prayed, spared from war, fostering community.

Tsurumaki Shrine

Tsurumaki Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tsurumaki Shrine is a local Tokyo shrine, notable for its merged deities and historical signific...

Wakabayashi Inari Shrine

Wakabayashi Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine, offering a glimpse into Edo-period faith and resilience.

Nozawa Inari Shrine

Nozawa Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Nozawa Inari Shrine: a historic local Shinto shrine with a unique fox-riding deity.

Tōkamori Inari Shrine

Tōkamori Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine saved by locals, with a 17th-century stone pillar.

Ninoe Shrine

Ninoe Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ninoe Shrine is a Tokyo shrine with a 500-year-old tree, a short walk from two stations.

Funabori Inari Shrine

Funabori Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded 1691, offers a glimpse into local guardian deities and village hi...

Ukita Inari Shrine

Ukita Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ukita Inari Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine with unique strength stones.

Motomishima Shrine

Motomishima Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Motomishima Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine founded in the 13th century, easily accessible from...

Tamahime Inari Shrine

Tamahime Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tamahime Inari Shrine: an ancient shrine in Tokyo with a unique connection to the shoe industry.

Honsha Mishima Shrine

Honsha Mishima Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Honsha Mishima Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine, rebuilt multiple times, offering a glimpse into...

Ichigaoka Hachiman Shrine

Ichigaoka Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine founded in 1062, a quick walk from Asakusabashi Station.

Mitake Shrine

Mitake Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Mitake Shrine is a historic rooftop shrine near Shibuya Station, offering a unique urban spiritu...

Kabuto Shrine

Kabuto Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A small Tokyo shrine, founded by the Tokyo Stock Exchange, guarding the securities industry.

Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine

Oiwa Inari Tamiya Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

This small Tokyo shrine is dedicated to Oiwa, a famous ghost from a classic Japanese horror stor...

Suga Shrine

Suga Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Suga Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, founded in 600 AD, easily accessible by train.

Imamiya Shrine

Imamiya Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Imamiya Shrine, founded in 1697, offers a glimpse into historical Tokyo and unique cultural trea...

Suwa Shrine

Suwa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Suwa Shrine, founded in 1390, offers a glimpse into Tokyo's historical religious landscape.

Shusse Inari Shrine

Shusse Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded 1630, dedicated to Inari god, known for success.

Shō Hachiman Shrine

Shō Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine, Shō Hachiman offers a glimpse into local tutelary deities.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded in 1688, known for its market and resilience.

Nomi no Sukune Shrine

Nomi no Sukune Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

This Tokyo shrine honors sumo's founder and celebrates its champions, a must for sumo fans.

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hie Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo, known for its unique Koshin-to and regular Kosh...

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hie Shrine, founded in 1624, offers a glimpse into Tokyo's history and unique architecture.

Hara Inari Shrine

Hara Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded 1695, offers a glimpse into local spiritual heritage.

Tenso Shrine

Tenso Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Tokyo shrine with Ise Grand Shrine ties, worth visiting for historical and spiritual ins...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine with a serene atmosphere, offering a glimpse into local...

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, worth visiting for its unique co-enshrined deities and...

Kosuge Shrine

Kosuge Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Kosuge Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo, founded for a prefecture, with roots in Ise...

Takagi Shrine

Takagi Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Takagi Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo, offering a glimpse into local Edo-period fai...

Hosoda Shrine

Hosoda Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hosoda Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, offering a glimpse into local religious heritage.

Katori Shrine

Katori Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Katori Shrine is a local guardian shrine in Tokyo, offering a glimpse into historical community...

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hie Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, relocated due to park construction, offering a glimpse in...

Mizumoto Shrine

Mizumoto Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Mizumoto Shrine: a local guardian shrine in Tokyo with several smaller shrines on its grounds.

Fuji Shrine

Fuji Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Fuji Shrine, founded in 1332, offers a unique Fujizuka mound and historical insights.

Tenso Shrine

Tenso Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tenso Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo, easily accessible by train.

Tenso Shrine

Tenso Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tenso Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo, dedicated to Amaterasu Omikami, worth visiting for its...

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