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Location: Taito, Tokyo
Opens at: Opens 09:00
Goshuin: 1 Goshuin
25 temples · 42 shrines
Tokyo, officially Tokyo Metropolis (東京都), is located in the Kanto region of eastern Japan. It is Japan’s capital and a major center of government, culture, and business, with landmarks such as historic Asakusa, the Imperial Palace area, and many important temples and shrines.
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A 17thcentury Buddhist temple hall dedicated to Benzaiten, goddess of water, music, and fortune. Located on an island in Shinobazu Pond within Ueno Park, the temple is surrounded by lotus flowers and accessible via a short bridge, creating a serene atmosphere.
Founded in 1466 to end a plague, this compact shrine miraculously survived WWII firebombing. Famous as Tokyo's premier financial fortune shrine, visitors wash money at the ZeniarainoI well and pray to Benzaiten for wealth and prosperity. Features exquisite...
View detailsHistoric Rinzai Zen temple in Yanaka founded in 1669, part of the Yanaka Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage dedicated to Jurojin. Features beautiful gardens with azaleas, ancient stone tablets from 1,000 years ago, and the tomb of artist Kano Hogai.
View detailsA serene Shinto shrine in Nihonbashi dedicated to Ukanomitama and Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Originally enshrined as the guardian deity of the Sakura Domain residence, it was rebuilt in 2008 after subway construction and is revered as a god of fire...
View detailsShōshōin is a temple located in Tokyo. While detailed historical information is limited, this temple serves as an important place of Buddhist worship and spiritual practice in the area. Further research may reveal more about its history and significance.
View detailsHistoric Inari shrine in Tokyo's Chuo district, one of the three great shrines around Edo Castle. Known for lottery fortune and Ebisu worship, it has been a center of faith since the Edo period. Hosts monthly festivals and the famous Bettara market.
Seiunji is a Buddhist temple located in the Nishinippori area of Arakawa City, Tokyo. This peaceful temple serves as a place of worship and spiritual reflection for the local community, offering visitors a tranquil escape from the bustling city.
View detailsA small Tokyo shrine in Nihonbashi Ningyocho dedicated to Daikokuten, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Known locally as Otorisama, it hosts the popular Tori no Ichi festival in November. The shrine enshrines 14 deities and is believed to bring prosperity and...
