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

Higashi Ōjima Shrine

Higashi Ōjima Shrine

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A post-war shrine in Tokyo, dedicated to three kami, with unique stone carvings.

Kizuki-taisha

Kizuki-taisha

TOKYO · SHRINE

Kizuki-taisha is a historic Tokyo shrine with unique cultural and natural landmarks.

Yanagino Inari Shrine

Yanagino Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Yanagino Inari Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine with a unique Fujizuka mound, worth visiting for...

Sakuragi Shrine

Sakuragi Shrine

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Sakuragi Shrine, founded in the 15th century, offers a glimpse into Tokyo's historical and spiri...

Umedashinmeigu

Umedashinmeigu

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Umedashinmeigu is a Tokyo shrine dedicated to Shinto, notable as Misogikyo's birthplace.

Suginomori Shrine

Suginomori Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Suginomori Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine, home to one of the Seven Lucky Gods.

Tokumochi Shrine

Tokumochi Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tokumochi Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, relocated and rebuilt, dedicated to Homutawake no M...

Mizu-Inari-jinja

Mizu-Inari-jinja

TOKYO · SHRINE

Mizu-Inari-jinja is a historic Tokyo shrine known for eye health and a unique Fujizuka.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, founded in 1030, offering a peaceful escape and annual...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, known for warding off e...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine with a unique past, easily accessible from central stat...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a Tokyo shrine with a unique weather-related sub-shrine, worth a quick visit.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, offering a glimpse into Edo-period architecture and lo...

Hikawa Shrine (Shibuya-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Shibuya-ku)

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hikawa Shrine is an ancient Tokyo spiritual site worth visiting for its serene atmosphere and tr...

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic guardian shrine of Itabashi-shuku featuring a cultural property Fujizuka mound and a...

Hikawa Shrine (Nerima-ku)

Hikawa Shrine (Nerima-ku)

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Shinto shrine founded in 1457, featuring ancient stone artifacts and traditional cult...

Toyotama Hikawa Shrine

Toyotama Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine with unique cultural properties and a connection to local heritage.

Senju Hikawa Shrine

Senju Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine with unique treasures, a short walk from Kita-Senju Station.

Eifuku Inari-jina

Eifuku Inari-jina

TOKYO · SHRINE

Eifuku Inari Shrine: a historic Tokyo shrine with roots in Ise, easily accessible by train.

Ikebukuro-mitake Shrine

Ikebukuro-mitake Shrine

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Ikebukuro-mitake Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine with unique owl charms, guarding the Ikebuku...

Ikebukuro Hikawa Shrine

Ikebukuro Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ikebukuro Hikawa Shrine is a historic local guardian shrine with a unique Fujizuka.

Mount Sengen

Mount Sengen

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Mount Sengen is a small, historic Tokyo mountain with a shrine and unique flowers.

Minamisawa Hikawa Shrine

Minamisawa Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Minamisawa Hikawa Shrine is a local guardian shrine with historical artifacts and a traditional...

Karasumori Shrine

Karasumori Shrine

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Karasumori Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, worth visiting for its unique fortunes and cultura...

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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A historic Tokyo shrine founded in the 14th century, offering a peaceful escape and cultural art...

Aoyama Kumano Shrine

Aoyama Kumano Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic guardian shrine in Tokyo, offering a glimpse into local tradition and history.

Kumano Shrine

Kumano Shrine

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Kumano Shrine is a historic local shrine in Jiyugaoka, worth visiting for its tranquil atmospher...

Monoimina no Mikoto Shrine

Monoimina no Mikoto Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Monoimina no Mikoto Shrine guards Kozushima Island and hosts unique cultural rituals.

Ōji Shrine

Ōji Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ōji Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, rebuilt after WWII, offering a glimpse into ancient Japan...

Ōji Inari-jinja

Ōji Inari-jinja

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ōji Inari-jinja is a historic shrine in Tokyo, known for its fox legends and cultural heritage.

Tabata Shrine

Tabata Shrine

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Tabata Shrine, a historic Tokyo shrine, offers unique cultural properties and a tranquil escape.

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

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Tokyo's oldest sutra mound, Hakusan Shrine offers a glimpse into ancient Japanese religious prac...

Hakusan Shrine (Tama)

Hakusan Shrine (Tama)

TOKYO · SHRINE

Hakusan Shrine in Tama City, Tokyo, is a historic shrine with ancient statues and cultural prope...

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

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Hakusan Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine, founded in 948, known for its mid-June Hydrangea Fest...

Hakusan Shrine

Hakusan Shrine

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Hakusan Shrine is a historic Tokyo Shinto shrine with ancient artifacts and a sacred tree.

Kaichū Inari Shrine

Kaichū Inari Shrine

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Historic Inari shrine in Shinjuku, founded in 1533, known for its unique enshrined deity.

Ishigami Shrine (Ome)

Ishigami Shrine (Ome)

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Ishigami Shrine in Ome enshrines a sacred stone and mirror, offering a glimpse into ancient loca...

Himon'ya Hachimangū

Himon'ya Hachimangū

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Himon'ya Hachimangū is a historic Tokyo shrine, guarding a former village, with unique artifacts...

Iwai Shrine

Iwai Shrine

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Historic Tokyo shrine, founded in the 6th century, enshrining emperors and gods, with unique cul...

Shinmei Tenso Shrine

Shinmei Tenso Shrine

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Shinmei Tenso Shrine: a historic local shrine in Tokyo, worth visiting for its tranquil atmosphe...

Akitsu Shrine

Akitsu Shrine

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Akitsu Shrine honors a legendary prince and features a historic main hall and Fudo Myoo statue.

Akiba Shrine

Akiba Shrine

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Akiba Shrine, founded after a great fire, enshrines deities of fire prevention.

Hieta Shrine

Hieta Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient shrine in Kamata, Tokyo, founded in 709, with a designated cultural property.

Yanagihara Inari Shrine

Yanagihara Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine, founded 1599, protects Edo Castle, with unique cultural properties.

Inari Shrine

Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Tokyo shrine with a unique Fujizuka mound, easily accessible by train.

Inari-kiō Shrine

Inari-kiō Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

This unique shrine offers protection from demons and grants good fortune and health.

Anamori Inari Shrine

Anamori Inari Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Anamori Inari Shrine offers aviation and travel safety blessings near Haneda Airport.

Anazawa Tenjinsha

Anazawa Tenjinsha

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient hillside shrine in Tokyo, dedicated to multiple deities, with a famous spring.

Tate Shrine

Tate Shrine

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Tate Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine preserving ancient documents and hosting vibrant seasonal...

Dairokuten Sakaki Shrine

Dairokuten Sakaki Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

A historic Tokyo shrine founded by Yamato Takeru, offering a glimpse into ancient Japanese faith...

Dairokuten Shrine

Dairokuten Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Dairokuten Shrine is a historic Tokyo shrine with unique komainu statues, worth visiting for its...

Tsukudo Hachiman Shrine

Tsukudo Hachiman Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Historic Shinto shrine in Shinjuku, preserving Tokyo's oldest stone torii gate.

Tsukudo Shrine

Tsukudo Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Visit this Tokyo shrine, founded in 940, to see unique guardian statues and learn its storied hi...

Shinozaki Sengen Shrine

Shinozaki Sengen Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Tokyo's oldest shrine, founded in 938, holds imperial treasures and hosts a famous festival.

Hikawa Shrine

Hikawa Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Tokyo shrine, founded in 473 AD, dedicated to three deities, rebuilt in 1958.

Susanoo Shrine (Arakawa)

Susanoo Shrine (Arakawa)

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ancient Tokyo shrine, founded in 795, known for its unique festival and historical significance.

Shiba Daijingū

Shiba Daijingū

TOKYO · SHRINE

Shiba Daijingū is an ancient Tokyo shrine, founded in 1005, enshrining important deities.

Shiba Tōshō-gū

Shiba Tōshō-gū

TOKYO · SHRINE

One of four great shrines dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, with a notable ginkgo tree.

Chanoki Inari

Chanoki Inari

TOKYO · SHRINE

A small Inari shrine in Tokyo, now merged, dedicated to Inari Okami.

Ebara Shrine

Ebara Shrine

TOKYO · SHRINE

Ebara Shrine, founded in 709, offers a glimpse into Tokyo's ancient spiritual heritage.

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