There are the five most famous shrines in Tokyo. There are shrines with a long history as well as new shrines.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
It was founded in 1920. The deities enshrined are Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager.The preciincts are very specious and lush with greenery.
The forest was created artificially.
By Train
There are 4 nearest Train stations.
- Harajuku Station JR Yamanote Line
- Meiji Jingu Station Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line,Fukutoshin Line
- Sangubashi Station Odakyu Odawara Line
- Yoyogi Station JR Yamanote Line, JR Sobu Line, Toei Oedo Line,
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine
This shrine was built in 1880 as a place to worship in place of Ise Jingu, which is far away. This is the place where the first Shinto wedding ceremony was held in Japan. It is popular as a love power spot.
Access
Nearest station is Iidabashi Station.
- JR Chuo Sobu Line
- Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
- Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Exit B2a
- Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
- Toei Oedo Line Exit A4
Hie Shrine
There is a history in which the military commander Dokan Ota commissioned Hie Shrine in Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture in 1478. The treasure hall displays national treasure swords and important cultural properties. (am9:00 to pm 4:00 Closed on Tue and Fri)
By Train
- Subway Chiyoda Line Akasaka Station Exit2
- Subwey Namboku Line,Ginza Line Tameike Sanno Station Exit7
Yasukuni Shrine
Built in 1869 at the request of Emperor Meiji. It enshrines the spirits of those who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
By Train
Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line Tozai Line Toei Shinjuku Line Kudanshita Station Exit 1
Okunitama Shrine
This is a very historic shrine dating back to 111 AD.
By Train
- JR Nambu Line/Musashino Line, Fuchuhonmachi Station
