Built on its present site in the early 1700s on the order of shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi, in the style of Nikko's Toshogu; the original buildings are Important Cultural Properties. A path of red torii leads to the Otome Inari sub-shrine, and the azalea festival (early April to early May) shows over 100 varieties.
- Address
- 1 Chome-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0031, Japan
- Hours
- 6:00-17:00, varies by season (gotokyo.org, 2025)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 40 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Rinse hands and mouth at the temizuya, then bow twice, clap twice and bow once at the hall (japan-guide.com etiquette).
- Walk on to Yanaka and Sendagi: the shrine sits at the heart of the old Yanesen neighbourhoods.