I stumbled upon this place during my Tokyo trip in January 2025, while I was in Waseda. There was a long line of locals, so I got curious and joined in. Later, I found out it's a shrine where wealthy Tokyoites and people from Kanto come to pray for wealth. It's said to be super effective! I was lucky to visit at just the right time, so I bought a charm to take home. Today is the first day of spring, so I put it up—hoping it'll bring me lots of fortune! $$$$$😅
Ana Hachimangu Shrine
A shrine believed to bring financial prosperity.
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Ana Hachimangu Shrine is believed to bring good fortune, financial prosperity, and success in business.
According to shrine tradition, its origins date back to 1062, when Minamoto no Yoshiie enshrined Hachiman here.
In 1641, a cave was discovered while the base of the hill was being cleared. A gilded bronze statue of Amida Nyorai was found inside, leading the shrine to become known as Ana Hachimangu.
The Ichiyo Raifuku Omamori, available only from the winter solstice through Setsubun each year, is believed to bring success in business and financial prosperity. The charm must be placed on a high part of a wall in the room, facing the year’s auspicious direction, at exactly midnight on the winter solstice, New Year’s Eve, or Setsubun.
Takadanobaba Yabusame, designated an Intangible Folk Cultural Property by Shinjuku City, is dedicated to Ana Hachimangu Shrine each year on Sports Day, the second Monday in October. The horseback archery event is held at Tokyo Metropolitan Toyama Park.
Highlights
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Many people gather from early morning on the winter solstice to receive the Ichiyo Raifuku Omamori, which is believed to bring financial prosperity.
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A replica of the Hotei Statue Water Basin, designated a Tangible Cultural Property (Craftwork) by Shinjuku City, is on display.
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Hojoji Temple is located right next to Ana Hachimangu Shrine, making it convenient to visit both at the same time.
Photos
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Ana Hachimangu Shrine
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Ichiyo Raifuku Omamori
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Torii Gate
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Zuishinmon Gate
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Hotei Statue Water Basin (Replica)
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Horseback Archer Statue
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 穴八幡宮
- Founded
- 1062
- Postal Code
- 162-0051
- Address
- 東京都新宿区西早稲田2-1-11
- Phone
- 03-3203-7212
- Admission
- Free
- Closed
- Open daily
- Hours
- 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Access
- Approximately a 3-minute walk from Waseda Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)