The vermilion temple in the middle of Kagurazaka-dori, founded in 1595 and here since 1793, whose Bishamonten was one of Edo's three famous Bishamon and is now one of the Shinjuku Yamanote Seven Lucky Gods. Time Out calls it the symbol of the neighbourhood.
- Address
- 5-36 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Temple office 09:00-17:00 (GO TOKYO)
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 20 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- On 3 February the Setsubun bean-throwing chases out evil spirits.
- The alleys behind the temple are Kagurazaka's most atmospheric.