東京十社めぐり

A shrine, officially Kanda Shrine, known as the "Guardian Shrine of Edo." It enshrines Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, Sukunahikona-no-Mikoto, and Taira no Masakado, and is worshipped as the tutelary deity of the former Kanda district, including Kanda, Nihonbashi, and Akihabara. It is famous for the Kanda Festival, representing Edo, and is a shrine for business prosperity and matchmaking. Please check the official website for current Goshuin (vermilion seal) issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from JR Ochanomizu Station or Akihabara Station.

A shrine located on a hill in Nagata-cho, worshipped as the guardian of Edo, protecting the southwest of the Imperial Palace. It enshrines Oyamakui-no-Mikoto. It is known for the "Sanno Festival," one of the three major festivals of Edo, and is also famous for its statues of "Masaru" (monkeys), considered messengers of the gods. The main shrine building can also be accessed via an escalator from the Sotobori-dori street side. Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from "Tameike-Sanno" or "Akasaka" subway stations.

An ancient shrine located in Nezu, Bunkyo Ward. Its Gongen-zukuri style shrine buildings, constructed by the fifth shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, are designated as Important Cultural Properties of Japan. Legends of the founding by Yamato Takeru are passed down. Highlights include the Senbon Torii (thousand torii gates) of Otome Inari within the precincts and the azalea garden in spring (bloom times vary by year). Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from "Nezu" or "Sendagi" subway stations.

A shrine enshrined with Amaterasu Omikami and Toyouke Omikami, affectionately known as the "Ise of Kanto." Its autumn festival, lasting for a long period, is called the "Daradara Festival" and is known for its ginger market. It is also popular for its amulets for good luck and matchmaking. Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from JR Hamamatsucho Station or "Daimon" subway station.

An ancient shrine in Bunkyo Ward, dedicated to the Hakusan faith of Kaga. It enshrines Kukuri-hime-no-Mikoto, Izanagi-no-Mikoto, and Izanami-no-Mikoto. It is also known for its worship for healing toothaches. It serves as the venue for the "Bunkyo Ajisai Festival" as a famous spot for hydrangeas in early summer (bloom times vary by year). Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from "Hakusan" or "Hon-Komagome" subway stations.

A Tenman-gu shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning, also known as the "Eastern Dazaifu Tenman-gu." It is known for the view of Tokyo Skytree seen over the vermilion arched bridge spanning the Shinji-ike pond, as well as its wisteria in spring and plum blossoms in early spring (bloom times vary by year). It is crowded with people praying for success in exams. Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from JR Kameido Station or Kinshicho Station.

A shrine located on a hill in Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa City, which enshrines the Daikokuten of the Tokai Seven Lucky Gods. Highlights include "Shinagawa Fuji," a fujizuka (Mount Fuji mound) that can be climbed within the precincts, and the "Ichiryū Manbai no Izumi" (Spring of One Seed, Ten Thousand Grains), where it is said that washing money there increases wealth. It is also known for its early summer Grand Festival (Kita no Tenno Matsuri). Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from Keikyu "Shin-Bamba" Station.

A large Hachiman shrine, affectionately known as "Fukagawa Hachiman," enshrining Emperor Ojin as the main deity. It is famous for the "Fukagawa Hachiman Festival" (Water-Splashing Festival), one of the three major festivals of Edo. It is said to be the birthplace of Edo Sumo and features stone monuments related to sumo, such as the Yokozuna Rikishi Monument. Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from "Monzen-Nakacho" subway station.

A shrine located in Akasaka, Minato Ward, enshrining Susanoo-no-Mikoto and other deities. The shrine buildings were constructed at the current location by order of the eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, and highlights include the shrine buildings that retain the atmosphere of Edo and a great ginkgo tree that has grown over many years. It is also known as a shrine for matchmaking. Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from "Akasaka" or "Roppongi-itchome" subway stations.

A shrine located in Oji, Kita Ward, which is the origin of the place name "Oji." It enshrines deities such as Izanagi-no-Mikoto. It is said to have been relocated based on the Kumano faith and received reverence from the Tokugawa shogunate. It is also known for the Seki Shrine, a sub-shrine with beliefs related to hair and performing arts, and the Kezuka (hair mound). Please check the official website for current Goshuin issuance times and fees, as they may change. A short walk from JR Oji Station.