There are no food stalls or shops within the shrine grounds, so plan to enjoy local snacks and refreshments in the surrounding Yanesen shopping streets before or after your visit if you want to combine sightseeing with food experiences.
Also called Nezu
Takatori, Nara Prefecture
At a Glance
The shrine's current buildings were constructed by the 5th Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi during the Edo period and are now designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
The shrine's famous thousand vermillion torii gates form a tunnel along a hillside path leading to Otome Inari, creating one of Tokyo's most photogenic shrine features.
During the annual Azalea Festival, over 3,000 azalea bushes of various species bloom across the shrine's sloped grounds, with flowers timed to bloom throughout April in waves of color.
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Visit Duration
Standard (45-60 minutes)
There are no food stalls or shops within the shrine grounds, so plan to enjoy local snacks and refreshments in the surrounding Yanesen shopping streets before or after your visit if you want to combine sightseeing with food experiences.
The shrine is conveniently located midway between Sendagi Station and Nezu Station on the Chiyoda subway line, making it easy to incorporate into a walking tour of the Yanesen (Yanaka-Nezu-Sendagi) neighborhood.
Take time to observe the pond where koi fish and numerous turtles swim freely and often bask in the sun, as the well-maintained water and lively wildlife create an unexpectedly peaceful atmosphere that feels far removed from central Tokyo.
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Fascinating facts about this place
The shrine's current buildings were constructed by the 5th Shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi during the Edo period and are now designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan.
The shrine's famous thousand vermillion torii gates form a tunnel along a hillside path leading to Otome Inari, creating one of Tokyo's most photogenic shrine features.
During the annual Azalea Festival, over 3,000 azalea bushes of various species bloom across the shrine's sloped grounds, with flowers timed to bloom throughout April in waves of color.
The shrine's founding legend traces back to the mythical hero Yamato Takeru, making it one of Tokyo's oldest sacred sites despite its current Edo-era buildings.
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