Kanpei Taisha

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine

Tarif
Free
Goshuin
500 JPY
Acces
3 min walk
Horaires
5:00-18:00 (varies)

Vue d'ensemble

Hie Shrine in Nagatacho, Tokyo, enshrines Oyamakui, the deity of Mount Hiei, and has served as the guardian shrine of the capital since the Edo period. Tokugawa Ieyasu declared it the tutelary shrine of Edo Castle, and it became closely associated with Japan's political center. Its Sanno Matsuri, held in even-numbered years, is one of the Three Great Festivals of old Edo, featuring an elaborate procession of mikoshi and costumed attendants through the streets of central Tokyo.

Reseau de sanctuaires

Hie (Sanno) major_branch

A savoir

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The shrine has a modern escalator leading up to its hilltop location, unusual for a traditional shrine.

Source: documented

Dans la pop culture

Lien officiellement confirme

Hie Shrine in Akasaka, Tokyo. Its distinctive torii gate tunnel appears in the film.

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.6760, 139.7410

Physical Address

2-10-5 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo

Province historique

Musashi

Acces

Tameike-Sanno Station (Tokyo Metro)

3 min walk

Horaires

5:00-18:00 (varies)

Meilleure saison

springsummer

Langues etrangeres

English

Accessibilite

Good - escalator available

Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.

Sanctuaires lies

Questions frequentes

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What is Hie Shrine?

Hie Shrine in Nagatacho, Tokyo, enshrines Oyamakui, the deity of Mount Hiei, and has served as the guardian shrine of the capital since the Edo period. Tokugawa Ieyasu declared it the tutelary shrine of Edo Castle, and it became closely associated with Japan's political center. Its Sanno Matsuri, held in even-numbered years, is one of the Three Great Festivals of old Edo, featuring an elaborate procession of mikoshi and costumed attendants through the streets of central Tokyo.

Where is Hie Shrine located?

Hie Shrine is located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The full address is: 2-10-5 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo.

What deities are enshrined at Hie Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Oyamakui no Kami.