Admission
- Adult (18+)Free
Despite being in prime Akihabara real estate, this shrine is so well-hidden between skyscrapers that even with GPS, visitors often walk past it multiple times before discovering the narrow alley entrance.
Motion-sensor lights automatically illuminate the shrine at night, allowing 24-hour visits to this tiny sanctuary that feels like unlocking a secret achievement in the heart of Tokyo's tech hub.
The shrine was completely unknown to most locals until 2014, when surrounding buildings were demolished and suddenly exposed it to view after decades of being concealed.
The Inari fox statues here wear clothing, a charming detail that visitors find particularly endearing in contrast to the high-tech electronics district surrounding the shrine.
Quick (15-30 minutes)
Akihabara Station
Okachimachi Station
Naka-Okachimachi Station
Ueno-Okachimachi Station
Fascinating facts about this place
Despite being in prime Akihabara real estate, this shrine is so well-hidden between skyscrapers that even with GPS, visitors often walk past it multiple times before discovering the narrow alley entrance.
Motion-sensor lights automatically illuminate the shrine at night, allowing 24-hour visits to this tiny sanctuary that feels like unlocking a secret achievement in the heart of Tokyo's tech hub.
The shrine was completely unknown to most locals until 2014, when surrounding buildings were demolished and suddenly exposed it to view after decades of being concealed.
Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture