Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine

Tarif
Free (Azalea festival: 200 JPY)
Goshuin
500 JPY
Acces
5 min walk
Horaires
Open daily

Vue d'ensemble

Nezu Shrine is Tokyo's finest surviving example of Edo-period shrine architecture, with all seven original buildings designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine's annual Azalea Festival in April-May transforms the hillside garden into a sea of pink and red blossoms, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Histoire

Fondation

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Atteste par les sources
1705

Source: Tokugawa records

1705📄Atteste par les sources

Current buildings constructed by fifth shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi

Divinites venerees

primary Deity
secondary Deity
secondary Deity

Bienfaits

Reseau de sanctuaires

Indépendant independent

A savoir

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The small torii-lined path through the shrine grounds is often compared to Kyoto's Fushimi Inari, offering a similar tunnel effect on a smaller scale.

Source: documented

Infos pratiques

Location Coordinates

35.7200, 139.7620

Physical Address

1-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo, Tokyo

Province historique

Musashi

Acces

Nezu Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)

5 min walk

Horaires

Open daily

Meilleure saison

spring

Langues etrangeres

English

Accessibilite

Partial

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 Nezu Shrine?

Nezu Shrine is Tokyo's finest surviving example of Edo-period shrine architecture, with all seven original buildings designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine's annual Azalea Festival in April-May transforms the hillside garden into a sea of pink and red blossoms, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors.

Where is Nezu Shrine located?

Nezu Shrine is located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. The full address is: 1-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo, Tokyo.

What deities are enshrined at Nezu Shrine?

The enshrined deities are: Susanoo no Mikoto, Oyamakui no Mikoto, Hachiman Okami.