Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in most busy district, Shinjuku in Tokyo. In this area, you are also able to visit Shinjuku Gyoen which is known as oasis in concrete jungle Shinjuku to have relaxing time. The shrine has occupied the important position of protector for the district since before Edo period(1603-1868). The shrine is mainly famous as … [Read more...]
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine in Japan
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine is a shinto shrine in Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, and was establised in 1880. The shrine is most famous power(spiritual) spot for "Love" and "Matchmaking" in Tokyo, and wedding ceremony is held throughout the year. The shrine was created for people in Tokyo to enable to worship the deities enshrined in the Grand Shrine of Ise, and is designated as … [Read more...]
TOKYO Atago Shrine in Japan
Atago Shrine is a major Shinto shrine located in busy area, Minato ward of Tokyo alongside Hie shrine and Meiji Shrine. The deity of the shrine is Homusubi-no-mikoto who is known as having power for fire prevention and the shrine was established in 1603 to prevent fire for Edo(current Tokyo). The deity is also known as God of victory, and has been prayed before … [Read more...]
TOKYO Shinagawa Shrine in Japan
Shinagawa Shrine is spacious shinto shrine located on the top of a small hill in Shinagawa ward of Tokyo, was established by Minamoto-no-Yoritomo in 1187. The shrine was deeply related with Ieyasu Tokugawa(Shogun) as it prayed for victory when he had battle of Sekigahara. There is statue of Daikoku-sama, and is famous as power spot(spiritual spot) for lucky … [Read more...]
TOKYO Yushima Tenjin (Tenman-gu) Shrine in Japan
Yushima Tenjin (tenman-gu) Shrine is one of representative shinto shrine that worships "Sugawara Michizane" who is god for studing. Therefore many students visit the shrine seeking blessings for thier success in examination. The shrine is located in Bunkyo ward of Tokyo, and was established in 458 originally although it was rebuilded in 1990s. The main building … [Read more...]