Imado shrine is located in Asakusa area where famous place as traditional Japanese place. Imado shrine is known as giving profit for matchmaking because the shrine dedicate to the god of the couple. Also the area “Imado” is said that Maneki Neko (lucky cat) was born, therefore there are many kinds of lucky cat such as little lucky cat stone statue, big lucky cat statue and … [Read more...]
TOKYO Nogi Shrine in Japan
Nogi Shrine is a shinto shrine located in Akasaka area of Minato ward Tokyo that is very close to night city, Roppongi area. The shrine was established in 1937 to honor Maresuke Nogi (1849 - 1912) and his wife as they proved their loyalty by Seppuku (suicide) when Emperor Meiji died on 13th September 1912. Maresuke Nogi was a top general of the Japanese … [Read more...]
TOKYO Meiji Jingu Shrine in Japan
Meiji Jingu Shrine is top shrine for number of visitors on New year days and was selected as Michelin three star tourist spot for tokyo travel category. The shrine is also known as "Power spot" (spiritual place) in Tokyo. The Shinto shrine was built to dedicate to the deified spirits of Meiji Experor and the Empress by national campaign. The national campaign … [Read more...]
TOKYO Yasukuni Shrine in Japan
Yasukyni Shrine (靖国神社, Yasukuni Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Kudanshita area of Chiyoda ward Tokyo where close to Imperial Palace. The shrine was established in 1869 on the orders of Emperor Meiji to enshrine souls of about 2.5 milion Japanese men, women and children who have died in several wars for their country and sacrificed their lives to make … [Read more...]
TOKYO Koami Shrine in Japan
Koami Shrine is a shinto shrine located in Nihombashi area of Chuo ward Tokyo alongside Tokyo's Shitamachi (The name for traditional area of Japanese) Ningyocho. The shrine is known as power(spiritual) spot for "Great fortune" and "Warding off evil" because of the history. The shrine was established in 1466 and this is the only one shrine that still remain in … [Read more...]