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25 temples · 37 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.
A ranked guide to standout temples and shrines for planning a meaningful visit.
Myōgonji, better known as Toyokawa Inari, is a Sōtō Zen Buddhist temple in Toyokawa, Aichi. Founded in 1441, it blends temple and Inari worship, and is famous for thousands of stone foxes, a torii gate, and its association with Senju Kannon and prosperity...
Komagome Myogi is a shrine in Komagome, Toshima City, Tokyo, at 31616 Komagome, a short walk from JR Komagome Station. Its exact founding and origins are not stated in the available sources, but it serves as a local place of worship and neighborhood landmark...
Explore Hoshu-in, a notable temple in Minato, Tokyo. Check goshuin availability, visitor details, and nearby sacred places before you go.
A small Inari shrine within the grounds of Asakusa Shrine in Tokyo’s Asakusa district. Founded in the mid19th century, it is known for prayers for career success, good employment, and recovery from illness, with distinctive white fox statues and a quiet...
Historic Buddhist temple in Sugamo, Tokyo, known as Togenuki Jizoson. Founded in 1596 and relocated to its present site in 1891, it attracts visitors seeking healing and longevity, with the famous Arai Kannon and easy access from Sugamo Station.
Tobiki Inari (飛木稲荷神社) is a Shinto shrine in Sumida City, Tokyo. Set within an urban neighborhood, it serves as a local place of Shinto worship and a useful cultural stop for visitors exploring the area's community shrines and everyday religious landscape.
Atago Shrine is the name of several Shinto shrines in Japan, including Kyoto, Tokyo, and Sendai. They honor Atago Gongen and are linked to fire protection. Kyoto is on Mount Atago; Tokyo and Sendai are urban. Torii gates and worship halls are common. Not...
Explore Yushima Tenmangu, a notable shrine in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Check goshuin availability, visitor details, and nearby sacred places before you go.
