Shrine Spots in Akasaka / Roppongi / Azabu / Hiroo Area

  • Akasaka Hikawajinja
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    4.0
    155 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 6-10-12

    Small treasure in the heart of Akasaka. Well worth the small walk, especially in the early mornings. Highly recommended.

  • Karasumori-jinja Shrine
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    4.0
    206 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Shimbashi 2-15-5
    A Shinto shrine located a two-minute walk from Shimbashi Station in 2 Chome Shimbashi, Minato City, Tokyo. The shrine was originally built as an Inari shrine by Fujiwara no Hidesato in the Heian period (794-1185) after he was instructed to do so by a white fox who appeared in a dream to him. The shrine is dedicated to Uganomitama no Mikoto; Ninigi no Mikoto; and Amenouzume no Mikoto, the goddess of performing arts. The shrine is said to answer prayers for those seeking victory, aid in the improvement of artistic abilities, grant prosperity in business, and promote peace and wellbeing in the home.

    This is a small shrine near Shimbashi Station. Its funny to see a shrine nesting among tons of izakayas and bars. If youre in the area check it out.

  • Atago Jinja
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Atago 1-5-3
    This shrine located in Atago’s office zone in Tokyo’s Minato City is built atop the natural mountain Mt. Atago. It was constructed under the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603 for the deity of fire protection, and its principle enshrined deity is the god of fire “Homusubi-no-mikoto.” The stone steps at the front are called the “Shusse no Ishidan” (Stairway of Success), well-known for an occasion when a samurai rode his horse up and down the steps and earned the praise of shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. The premises of the shrine are like an oasis offering opportunities to enjoy cherry blossoms and autumn foliage, and they are often visited by many of the nearby office workers.
  • Juban Inari-jinja Shrine
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    3.5
    37 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Azabujuban 1-4-6
    A Shinto shrine located near Azabu-Juban Station. Connected with the legend of Gama Pond and locally known as the Treasure Ship Shrine, a statue of a treasure ship being ridding by the Seven Gods of Fortune can be found on the left side of the shrine's torii gate, while a statue of a frog stands on the right. The treasure ship statue is considered very lucky and all seven gods are depicted in great detail. The frog statue is called Kaeru-san (Mr. Frog) by local people-because kaeru can also mean to come back or to return, it is believed that the frog can bring back happiness and property to people who have lost these things, as well as aid in making a safe return home, and many people visit the shrine to pray for a safe trip or for the health of someone sick.

    地下鉄の麻布十番駅からすぐ。 戦後に末広神社と竹長稲荷神社合併して十番稲荷神社に改称。祭神は倉稲魂命、日本武尊、市杵島姫命、田心姫命、湍津姫命。現社殿は1997年築で鉄筋コンクリート造。社号額は明治神宮宮司・鷹司信輔氏の揮毫。鳥居右手にはカエルの石像が安置されている。

  • Azabu Hikawajinja
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Motoazabu 1-4-23

    Revel in the delight of ancient Japan, right there in the midst of Tokyo. Take a prayer roll and see what it says about your future - it can be quite revealing. Walking through the buildings and...

  • Nogi Shrine
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    4.0
    238 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 8-11-27

    A quick walk from Roppongi crossing, so not a bad idea if you’re in the area and want to see something more traditional. Nogi shrine is on the grounds of the former residence of Count Nogi, who was a...

  • Kotohiragu Shrine
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    3.5
    121 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Toranomon 1-chome 2-7

    The business offices were built around the shrine. Neat. The shrine itself is small, but the tori gate looks great and provides interesting contrast.

  • Hibiya Shrine
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    3.5
    64 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Higashishinbashi 2-chome 1-1

    Big Typical Shinto shrine. You can make wishes with many ways!!! This is “specialized” for getting money and companies make ceremonies

  • Tenso Shrine Ryu Do Shinmei Miya
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    3.5
    20 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Roppongi 7-7-7

    a friend recommended this place. I am glad that i went here. Very quiet and peaceful. Very nice place to spend a quiet afternoon.

  • Shirokane Hikawa Shrine
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    3.5
    18 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Shirokane 2-chome 1-7

    昔ながらの白金の古い商店街を抜けた先にある白金氷川神社は白鳳時代の創建とされる港区で一番古い神社なんです。 なんでも日本武尊御遠征の時、素盞嗚尊を勧請した武蔵の国一の宮氷川神社の遙拝所として当所に御鎮座されたという話。 普通神社は南か東向きに建っているのが一般的なのですが、この神社が北向きなのは。武蔵の國の一宮氷川神社に向かって建てたのでしょうかね。

  • Hiro-o Inari Shrine
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    3.5
    13 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Minamiazabu 4-5-61

    有栖川公園からフランス大使館前を通り明治通りに抜ける裏通り沿いにあります。 徳川時代にその歴史を持つ由緒ある神社です。都心の超一等地とは思えない静かで人通りの少ない場所で、昭和の香りがただようような光景が印象的でした。

  • Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine
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    3.5
    12 Reviews
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Toranomon 5-10-14

    桜田通り沿いの虎ノ門にありますが、通りから階段で上がったところにあります。境内には縄文時代の貝塚があります。

  • Asahi Shrine
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Roppongi 6-7-14
  • Suehiro Inari Shrine
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Akasaka 4-13-17
  • Akiba Shrine
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Kitaaoyama 3-5-26
  • Kochiroinari Shrine
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Shirokanedai 1-1-7
  • Masaki Inari Shrine
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Shirokanedai 2-26-14
  • Fukishiroinarijinja
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Toranomon 4-1-3
  • Inari Shrine
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Minami-aoyama 3-4-11
  • Inari Shrine
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Minami-aoyama 5-1-7

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