Red Seal Tour for Luck♪ 5 Power Spot Shrines in Tokyo

Tokyo is dotted with many shrines, and among them, shrines known as “power spots” are especially popular as places that offer healing and vitality to visitors. Visiting shrines is not only a great way to refresh the body and mind, but also an excellent opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture and history.

In this article, we have carefully selected five shrines in Tokyo that should be visited in particular and introduce their respective attractions and benefits. A quiet moment spent in a space in harmony with nature, away from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, will surely bring new energy to your daily life.

Let's tour the recommended power spot shrines in Tokyo together.

1. Tokyo Grand Shrine

Known affectionately as “Tokyo's Ise-sama,” the Tokyo Grand Shrine is very famous as a god of marriage. Although it is conveniently located only a few minutes' walk from Iidabashi Station, the precincts of the shrine are surrounded by tranquility, a space that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city. The Tokyo Grand Shrine was founded in the Meiji era (1868-1912) and is known as the first shrine to conduct Shinto weddings. As a result, the shrine attracts many worshippers who wish for marriage and romantic fulfillment.

The deities of the Tokyo Daijingu are Amaterasu and Toyoke. In addition, Yawahiru-no-Mikoto, known as the god of marriage, is also enshrined. The shrine offers a wide selection of love charms with cute designs, which are especially popular among women. The shrine also offers beautiful scenery with seasonal flowers, especially during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons.

When you visit the shrine, please spend a relaxing time while expressing your wishes with all your heart.

Tokyo Grand Shrine

住所	2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3262-3566
営業時間	6:00-21:00
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://www.tokyodaijingu.or.jp/

2. nezu shrine

Located in Bunkyo Ward, Nezu Shrine is a shrine with a rich history, founded in 1706. It is one of the ten shrines of Tokyo, and its beautiful vermilion-lacquered pavilions are designated as a National Important Cultural Property. The most attractive features of Nezu Shrine are its grounds, which are decorated with nature in each of the four seasons, and the Azalea Festival held in spring.

Nezu Shrine is especially known for its wide range of blessings, such as academic success, business prosperity, and family safety. As you walk through the shrine grounds, you will see a group of vermilion torii gates called “Senbon-torii,” or “thousand torii. The experience of passing through these gates is said to be a symbolic act of purifying the mind and starting anew.

The tranquil atmosphere of Nezu Shrine is also a healing place to forget the stresses of daily life. Visitors can enjoy a moment of history and culture while communing with nature.

Nezu Shrine

住所	1-28-9 Nedu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3822-0753
営業時間	6:00-17:00
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://nedujinja.or.jp/

3. Meiji Jingu

Meiji Jingu Shrine is one of Tokyo's representative shrines and is located between Shibuya Ward and Harajuku. The shrine, built in 1920, enshrines Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken, and attracts many worshippers as a place to commemorate their contributions to the modernization of Japan.

The shrine attracts a large number of visitors every year, especially on Hatsumode (New Year's visit), and boasts one of the highest numbers of worshippers in Japan. A unique feature of Meiji Jingu Shrine is a power spot called Kiyomasa-no-Ido, which is located on its vast grounds. This well is still popular today because it is believed to bring good luck and good fortune to visitors.

Also on the grounds are the Treasure Hall and the Meiji Jingu Museum, where visitors can experience history and culture. Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility in an environment that is in harmony with the natural beauty of the four seasons.

Meiji Jingu

住所	1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3379-5511
営業時間	6:40-16:20 in January *Changes each month according to sunrise and sunset.
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/

4. Kanda Myojin

Kanda Myojin, located in Chiyoda Ward, boasts a history of over 1,300 years and is one of Tokyo's representative shrines. It is known for its wide range of benefits, such as business prosperity, matchmaking, and health and longevity. In recent years, it has also become a popular “IT guardian deity” for people engaged in IT-related work due to its proximity to Akihabara.

The three deities of Kanda Myojin are Daikokuten (for marriage), Ebisuten (for prosperous business), and Taira no Masakado (for luck in victory). The combination of these three deities is believed to bring a wide range of blessings. Uniquely designed amulets and ema (votive picture tablet) are sold in the precincts of the shrine! and other collaboration products with anime characters can also be seen.

Of particular note is the Kanda Festival held every May. This festival is one of the three major festivals in Edo, and the spectacular processions and portable shrines parading through the town are well worth seeing. Visit Kanda Myojin, where history and modern culture merge, and experience its unique energy.

Kanda Myojin

住所	16-2, Sotokanda 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3254-0753
営業時間	9:00-18:00
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/

5. Suitengu

Located in Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Suitengu Shrine is very famous for its prayers for safe delivery and childbirth. While many pregnant women and their families visit the shrine, it is also said to bring a wide range of benefits, including prosperity in business and protection from bad luck. It is conveniently located a short walk from Suitengumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.

The three deities of Suitengu include Amano-no-Mikazushi and other three deities, and charms for praying for easy childbirth are especially popular. There is a stone statue of a dog called a “child-bearing dog” in the precincts of the shrine, and petting it is believed to bring further blessings. The temple also features many special events, such as obi celebrations for pregnant women and dog day visits at certain times of the year.

Nestled in a modern building, Suitengu Shrine is a rare place of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of the city. When you visit, be sure to enjoy its serene atmosphere.

Suitengu

住所	4-1, Nihonbashikakigaracho 2-chome, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
電話番号	03-3666-7195
営業時間	7:00-18:00
定休日	no rest
公式サイト	https://www.suitengu.or.jp/

Summary

The five power spot shrines in Tokyo introduced here are all places with their own unique charms and benefits. From the Tokyo Daijingu Shrine for match-making, to the seasonal nature of Nezu Shrine, the vast forest of Meiji Shrine, the fusion of history and modern culture of Kanda Myojin Shrine, and prayers for safe delivery at Suitengu Shrine, there is a shrine to meet a wide variety of needs.

Each shrine is more than just a tourist attraction, but a place that heals the hearts of visitors and gives them renewed strength. Forgetting the busyness of everyday life and spending some quiet time there may help you reset your mind and body. Please visit on your next holiday and experience a special moment at one of Tokyo's power spots.

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