Things to Do Kanto Region Shrines &amp; Temples

Nonstop events and programming all year around at Enoshima Shrine, the venerable shrine on Enoshima Island.

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya

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Ana Hachimangu Shrine

A Shrine that Grants Financial Luck.

Kudanshita, Tokyo Dome

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Tokyo Daijingu Shrine

A Popular Shrine Known for its Marriage Luck!

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[Tokyo Daijingu Travel Guide] A Complete Guide to the Highlights of This Matchmaking Power Spot!

Tokyo Daijingu is a prestigious shrine affectionately known as “Tokyo’s Ise Shrine.” It is especially famous for its blessings in matchmaking and as a power spot for love, drawing many visitors, especially young women. Although located in central Tokyo, the shrine grounds are rich in greenery, offering a quiet atmosphere for a peaceful visit. This article covers Tokyo Daijingu’s basic details, worship etiquette, highlights, amulets, and ema prayer plaques. We’ve gathered all the essential information in an easy-to-understand way, even for first-time visitors, so be sure to read to the end.
5 Shrines for Luck in Love Across Tokyo

Whether it’s a partner, marriage, or a wish to get closer to coworkers with and friends, taking a visit to a shrine known for love and fortune is your best bet in Japan. Why not recharge your heart and soul at one of these power spots♪.

Shimbashi, Toranomon, Tokyo Tower, Hamamatsucho

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Atago Shrine

A Shrine to the God of Fire at the Peak of the City Center.

Saitama

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Kawagoe Kumano Shrine

Visit "Okumansama" in Kawagoe and pray for good fortune with the divine bird Yatagarasu.

Ueno, Nippori

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Kaneiji Temple

The family temple of the Tokugawa family where successive shoguns rest.

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[Ueno Park Travel Guide] A Place to Feel Refreshed by Nature and Culture

Ueno Park is a popular sightseeing spot in Tokyo that’s easy to reach and filled with cultural facilities, as well as Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. It’s actually Japan’s first official park, with a long history of being loved by locals for over 140 years. With so many highlights across its vast grounds, you could easily spend more than a day here. Don’t worry, though. This article will help you understand what makes Ueno Park special and how to enjoy it to the fullest.

Chiba

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Hondoji Temple

A Famous Temple Also Known as the “Temple of Hydrangeas” and “Temple of Flowers”.

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Chiba Prefecture – Hondo-ji Temple’s 50,000 Hydrangeas

Hondo-ji Temple, in Chiba Prefecture’s Matsudo City, is a temple of the Nichiren sect of Buddhism that was built in 1277. Every year in June, around 50,000 hydrangeas of over 10 varieties beautifully bloom. Because of this, the temple is also known as the “hydrangea temple.” It is easily accessible, with Kita-Kogane Station, the station nearest to the temple, being only 50 minutes by train from Tokyo Station. However, it truly is a well-kept-secret place, and you can be sure that you’ll be able to leisurely enjoy the flowers without worrying about crowds!

Fuchu, Chofu, Tama

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Jindaiji Temple

Blessed with Plentiful Greenery and Spring Water, this Temple has the Longest History in Tokyo, After Sensoji

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[1-Day Model Course] Tour of Filming Locations from the Movie "We Made a Beautiful Bouquet"

Chofu City is affectionately known as the "City of Film" due to the presence of around 40 film and media-related companies. It is often chosen as a location for filming movies and TV dramas, and various spots in the city were used as locations in the film "We Made a Beautiful Bouquet." Let's explore the filming locations in Chofu where Mugi and Kinu spent their happy days in the movie.

Kamakura

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Houkokuji Temple

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Situated in Kamakura, a Zen Temple with Tea in a Bamboo Grove

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Experience the Unique Charm of Japan! 10 Must-Visit Kamakura Sightseeing Spots

Kamakura is also famous as a real-life setting associated with the globally popular manga Slam Dunk. Blessed with both ocean and mountains and home to many shrines and temples, Kamakura offers seasonal scenery where nature blends beautifully with sacred sites. Like Nara and Kyoto, it once served as a center of Japanese government-why not plan a trip here to fully experience the atmosphere of Japan?

Tochigi

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Nikkosan Rinnoji Temple

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The famed Sanbutsudo, the largest wooden hall on Mt. Nikko awaits here.

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Kamakura

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Oyama Afuri Shrine

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A Shinto Shrine with a Cable Car to the Hilltop.

Kanagawa

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Hinatayakushi Hojobo

A serene Yakushi temple surrounded by nature, with a history spanning more than 1,300 years.

Ibaraki

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Oiwa Shrine

A sacred peak where gods gather, alive with 1,300 years of prayer.

Tachikawa, Hachioji, Machida

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Suwa Shrine (Tachikawa City, Tokyo)

A spiritual power spot in Tachikawa believed to bring blessings for success in competitions, prosperous business, and relief from eye-related troubles.

Kamakura

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Kenchoji Temple