Tokyo

Iconic Shinto Shrines of Tokyo

Explore Tokyo's spiritual heritage through its diverse Shinto shrines. This collection features Meiji Jingu, a massive forest oasis dedicated to Emperor Meiji, and the ornate Ueno Tōshō-gū, a 17th-century structure honoring the Tokugawa shogunate. The list includes the historically significant Yasukuni Shrine and the hidden Hanazono Inari-jinja with its tunnel of red torii gates. From the naval history at Togo Shrine to the peaceful heights of Ichigaya Kameoka Hachimangu, these sites showcase centuries of Japanese religious architecture and tradition.

Meiji Shrine

Historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Emperor Meiji and Empress Shōken featuring traditional Japanese architecture and a large forested area.

Yasukuni Shrine

Founded in 1869, this Shinto shrine is devoted to those who died in wars in the 19th and 20th century.

Ueno Tōshō-gū Shrine

Built in 1627, this Shinto shrine is dedicated to the most famous shogun of the Tokugawa clan and one of Japan's most prominent…

Hanazono Jinja Shrine

The Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century.

Ichigaya Kameoka Hachimangu

After a steep hike to the stairs, you will be rewarded by the atmosphere of this peaceful and quiet temple.

東郷神社

Rather small, but beautiful Shinto shrine with adjacent museum and a bookstore.

Hanazono Inari-jinja Shrine

Located in Ueno Park, this shrine features a distinctive tunnel of closely-set red torii gates leading to a subterranean-style sanctuary. It is traditionally associated with blessings for marriage and interpersonal relationships.