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

Yatsurugi Shrine

Yatsurugi Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Yatsurugi Shrine, founded in 1536, enshrines important deities and hosts traditional autumn fest...

Hachiman-Yagumo Shrine

Hachiman-Yagumo Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Hachioji, Tokyo, dedicated to emperors and deities, with a rich history.

Hachiman Daijinja

Hachiman Daijinja

TOKYO · SHRINE

Mitaka Hachiman Daijinja is a historic shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, offering a glimpse into...

Hachiman‑sha

Hachiman‑sha

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, with an Inari shrine and autumn festival.

Hachiman Shrine

Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hachiman Shrine is a local Tokyo shrine, worth visiting for its autumn festival and peaceful gro...

Nishikubo Hachiman Jinja

Nishikubo Hachiman Jinja

TOKYO · SHRINE

Nishikubo Hachiman Jinja is a historic Tokyo shrine, rebuilt after WWII, with a shell mound.

Hatonomori Hachiman Jinja

Hatonomori Hachiman Jinja

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Tokyo shrine with a unique Mount Fuji replica, offering a glimpse into Edo-period cultur...

Ogu Hachiman Shrine

Ogu Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ogu Hachiman Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine dedicated to Emperor Ojin, offering a glimpse int...

Yaegaki Inari Shrine

Yaegaki Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Yaegaki Inari Shrine, founded in 1699, is a Tokyo shrine known for matchmaking and warding off e...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, easily accessible, with unique guardian deities and a...

Shōri-Hachiman Shrine

Shōri-Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Tokyo shrine, guardian of a village, with a historic main hall.

Kitazawa-hachimangū

Kitazawa-hachimangū

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Hachiman shrine in Setagaya, known for its grand September festival and local significa...

Kitaya Inari Shrine

Kitaya Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Kitaya Inari Shrine is a modern shrine in Shibuya, Tokyo, dedicated to five deities.

Kitano Shrine

Kitano Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Kitano Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo with unique artifacts, a short walk from Roku...

Jūsansha Shrine

Jūsansha Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Jūsansha Shrine is a historic shrine on Niijima Island, home to 13 deities and a cultural treasu...

Senju Moto Hikawa Shrine

Senju Moto Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded 1307, dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, easily accessible from Kita...

Senju Shrine

Senju Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Senju Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine, rebuilt after war, with roots dating back to the 10th cen...

Itsukushima Shrine (Shinjuku)

Itsukushima Shrine (Shinjuku)

TOKYO · SHRINE

Itsukushima Shrine, also Nuke-Benten, is a historic Tokyo shrine founded by Minamoto no Yoshiie.

Izumi Kumano Shrine

Izumi Kumano Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine with a main hall from 1863 and a Tokugawa-planted pine tree.

Wada Shrine

Wada Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Wada Shrine is a historic local shrine in Ome City, known for its unique children's sumo festiva...

Shinagawa Shrine

Shinagawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Shinagawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine founded in 1187, featuring unique gates and a Fuji m...

Kokuryō Shrine

Kokuryō Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Kokuryō Shrine in Chofu City, Tokyo, is known for its ancient wisteria and enshrined deities.

Taketsuka Shrine

Taketsuka Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded in the 10th century, linked to a famous samurai.

Horinouchi Kumano Shrine

Horinouchi Kumano Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Tokyo with historic gates and buildings, easily accessible by train.

Tamagawa Sengen Shrine

Tamagawa Sengen Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tokyo's only Asama-zukuri shrine, built on a kofun, with historical ties to Hojo Masako.

Ōshima Inari Shrine

Ōshima Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Inari shrine in Tokyo with cultural properties and a connection to haiku master Matsu...

Ōtori Shrine

Ōtori Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tokyo's oldest shrine, founded in 806 AD, known for its November market.

Ōtori Shrine

Ōtori Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ōtori Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, home to unique carvings and the origin of the Tori-no-i...

Ōmatonotsunoten Shrine

Ōmatonotsunoten Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to Kushimachi-no-mikoto, offering a glimpse into Japan's spiritual heri...

Tenmansha

Tenmansha

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tenmansha is a historic Shinto shrine in Hachioji, notable for its ancient tree and cultural tie...

Tenso Suwa Shrine

Tenso Suwa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, formed by a 1965 merger, offering a glimpse into local religious heritage...

Tenjin-sha

Tenjin-sha

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic shrine dedicated to learning, featuring cultural properties and unique komainu.

Ōtahime Inari Shrine

Ōtahime Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded 1457, protects the demon gate of Edo Castle.

Oku-Hikawa Shrine

Oku-Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient shrine at a river confluence, dedicated to powerful deities, with a sacred tree.

Tsumakoi Shrine

Tsumakoi Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tsumakoi Shrine is an ancient Inari shrine in Tokyo, dedicated to deities of love and prosperity...

Koyama Hachiman Shrine

Koyama Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic shrine on a hill, offering city views and ancient trees.

Koishikawa Daijingū

Koishikawa Daijingū

TOKYO · SHRINE

Koishikawa Daijingū is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo, a distant branch of Ise Grand Shrine.

Onoterusaki Shrine

Onoterusaki Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Onoterusaki Shrine: an ancient Tokyo shrine dedicated to learning and arts, featuring a unique F...

Ono Shrine

Ono Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ono Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with ancient roots, easily accessible from Tokyo.

Ono Shrine

Ono Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ono Shrine, a historic Tokyo shrine, offers a peaceful visit to a rebuilt sacred site.

Ono Shrine

Ono Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ono Shrine honors Ono no Takamura, a historical figure, and offers a glimpse into local history.

Ozakikumano Shrine

Ozakikumano Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Tokyo shrine with a 400-year-old pine and archaeological finds.

Irugi- Shrine

Irugi- Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Shinto shrine in Osaki featuring a scenic Fujizuka and a cultural property dedicated...

Ichikishima Shrine

Ichikishima Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic shrine in a park, founded in 1197, offers a glimpse into local history.

Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangū

Ichigaya Kamegaoka Hachimangū

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Hachiman shrine in Shinjuku, founded in 1479, with unique cultural properties.

Fudaten Shrine

Fudaten Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Fudaten Shrine is a historic guardian shrine in Chofu City, Tokyo, with cultural properties and...

Hiratsuka Shrine

Hiratsuka Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hiratsuka Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine dedicated to Minamoto warriors, with a unique ancient...

Yayoi Ireido

Yayoi Ireido

TOKYO · SHRINE

A solemn memorial in Tokyo honoring police and fire personnel who died in the line of duty.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Tokyo shrine on castle ruins, dedicated to local protection, a quick stop from the stati...

Ebisu Shrine

Ebisu Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A small Tokyo shrine, renamed in 1959, offering blessings for family safety and good health.

Naruko Tenjinsha

Naruko Tenjinsha

TOKYO · SHRINE

Naruko Tenjinsha is a historic Tokyo shrine dedicated to learning, rebuilt after WWII.

Narimune Hakusan Shrine

Narimune Hakusan Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine dedicated to Izanami-no-mikoto, guarding the former Narimune village.

Togoshi Hachiman Shrine

Togoshi Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Togoshi Hachiman Shrine is a historic Tokyo guardian shrine, founded in 1526, offering a glimpse...

Hatagaoka Hachiman Shrine

Hatagaoka Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient shrine dedicated to Hachiman Okami, known for history and unique architecture.

Hibiya Shrine

Hibiya Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hibiya Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine known for dental health prayers, easily accessible from...

Kasuga Shrine (Suginami)

Kasuga Shrine (Suginami)

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic shrine in Suginami, Tokyo, founded in the 17th century, with several subordinate shrine...

Kasuga Shrine

Kasuga Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Visit this Tokyo shrine for its unique power stone and historic subsidiary shrines.

Hon-Amanuma Inari Shrine

Hon-Amanuma Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hon-Amanuma Inari Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine with a unique cultural asset.

Tokyo Daijingu

Tokyo Daijingu

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tokyo Daijingu is a historic shrine, birthplace of the Shinto wedding ceremony.

Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine

Higashi-Fushimi Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A Tokyo shrine founded in 1929, known for its vibrant vermilion buildings and auxiliary shrines.

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