Places · Shrines

Shrines worth the walk.

Shinto shrines we have visited ourselves, from forest approaches to seaside torii, with notes on how to get there and what to expect.

How to Pray at a Japanese Shrine: Guide by a Shinto Priest

Why Ueno Toshogu Shrine is the Hidden Gem You Can’t Miss

Nezu Shrine: Tokyo’s Hidden Gem with Azaleas & Torii Gates

Enoshima Shrine: Legendary Sanctuary & Must-Try Seafood

Hanazono Shrine: Must-Visit Historic Sanctuary in Tokyo

Hie Shrine: A Serene Retreat in the Heart of Akasaka, Tokyo

Kanda Myojin Shrine: A Historic Shrine in the Heart of Tokyo

Yoyogi Hachimangu: Shibuya’s Shrine with a Designer Toilet

Nogi Shrine: Explore Nogizaka’s Historical and Cultural Gem

Aoyama Kumano Shrine

Wakamiya-Kanamara Shrine: Famous for Kanamara Matsuri

Anamori Inari Shrine: Red Torii Shrine by Haneda Airport (Access & Goshuin)