Bona Ventura

Kagurazaka (Shinjuku) · Tokyo

Akagi Shrine

赤城神社

Place of worshipLocal favourite

A shrine founded around 1300 and guardian of old Ushigome, rebuilt in 2010 under Kengo Kuma with a glass-enclosed worship hall and modern komainu. It hosts recurring markets and has a small cafe, which makes it a neighbourhood meeting place.

Address
1-10 Akagi-Motomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Hours
Grounds daily; office 09:00-17:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Morning, Afternoon · About 20 min
Price
Free
Price level
JPY

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Good to know

  • Just behind Kagurazaka station (Time Out).
  • Check for its recurring markets (Time Out).

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