Nogi-jinja Shrine

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Nogi-jinja Shrine

A Shrine Filled with Greenery, Offering Blessings in Victory, Study and Marital Harmony.

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This shrine is dedicated to General "Maresuke Nogi" and his wife "Shizuko Nogi", who were military figures during the Meiji era. The achievements of his lifetime are said to provide blessings to those seeking luck in victory or scholarship.

What’s more, since the origin of this shrine is based on a couple, and the god of marital harmony is enshrined here, it’s a popular place to hold wedding ceremonies. The 2 lucky charms for marital harmony sold here are such hits that they have become difficult to get.

In the 5th year of Reiwa (2023), it is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its enshrinement, with numerous commemorative events and celebrations.

Highlights

  • This shrine offers blessings in marital harmony as well as luck in victory and scholarship.
  • "Yorisoi charm" and "Tsuresoi charm" that wish for marital harmony.
  • The impressive shrine building, designed by architect "Hiroshi Oe", where modernism and traditional style coexist.
  • The corridor leading to the main shrine with a red carpet and the Akasaka Oji Inari Shrine lined with vermilion torii gates are popular photo spots.

Photos

  • The Haiden Hall of Worship

    The Haiden Hall of Worship

  • It is said to bring good luck in competitions and learning.

    It is said to bring good luck in competitions and learning.

  • As a deity of marital harmony, it is also popular as a wedding venue.

    As a deity of marital harmony, it is also popular as a wedding venue.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)

A

Sorry, we don’t.

Q

Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?

A

Yes, we do, but we do not directly write in your book, so all seals will be pre-written and handed over.

Q

Is parking available?

A

Not available.

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Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Reviews

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  • 劉慈恩

    好美的地方,還可以許願

Details

Name in Japanese
乃木神社
Postal Code
107-0052
Address
8-11-27 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3478-3001
Closed
No holidays
Hours
6:00 am - 5:00 pm
*The Treasure House and Prayer Reception Area are open from 9:00 to 5:00 pm
Admission
Free
Access
1 minute on foot from Exit 1 of Nogizaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line
Official Website
Official Website (English)