Things to do in Tokyo, Kanto: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

June 8, 2021 Tonie Szymanski

Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
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1. Kanda myoujin Shrine

2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda 101-0021 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3254-0753 http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/
Excellent
29%
Good
53%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
1%
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0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 815 reviews

Kanda myoujin Shrine

Reviewed By goic - Taito, Japan

KANDA MYOJIN Kanda Myojin is a 1300-year-old shrine located in Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. The deities are enshrined at lchinomiya, Daikoku-sama (matchmaking), Ninomiya, Ebisu-sama (prosperous business), Sannomiya, and Taira no Masakado(game luck). Because it is close to the business district of Tokyo, it is a shrine that is crowded with many business people and many worshipers to benefit. #神田明神 は… 東京に鎮座して1300年の歴史を持つ 正式名称「神田神社」 千代田区外神田にある神社。 祭神は 一ノ宮…大黒様(縁結び) 二ノ宮…恵比寿様(商売繁盛) 三ノ宮…平将門(勝負運) 首都圏 東京の騒々しさとは相対して 鳥居をくぐると一転して 穏やかな空気感と力強さを感じるパワー 季節の変わり目で桜や新緑 紅葉など 様々な表情をみせるパワースポット 不安に感じ 何かに縋りたい世の中 参拝者が絶えないのも人々を引き付ける 居心地がいい場所で有り続けているから では無いでしょうか…????

2. Holy Resurrection Cathedral

4-1 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda 101-0062 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3295-6879 http://nikolaido.org/
Excellent
23%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 235 reviews

Holy Resurrection Cathedral

Reviewed By carlosk582 - Tokyo, Japan

An important cathedral in the design of Dr. Josiah Condor. This time, I visited for coverage. The appearance of standing in this very quiet area seems to cleanse your heart. Even those who are not interested in architecture can feel the times when they come here.

3. Yushima Tenmangu

3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3836-0753 http://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/index.htm
Excellent
22%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 459 reviews

Yushima Tenmangu

Yushima was founded in 1355 but the main building was re-built in the 1880s. The stunning bronze gate is over 200 years old. In fact this shrine is as well known for its plum garden as it is for its association with the main shrine in Kyushu, which honors a Heian poet, Michizane Sugawara.

Reviewed By goic - Taito, Japan

Yushima Tenjin is a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, the examination season starts from January to February, so many students and parents of the examiness form a line and come to pray until the New Year and the period. In Tokyo, the academic shrine is so famous that it is called Yushima Tenmangu. 湯島天神は…  学問の神様「菅原道真公」を祀る、 雄略天皇2年(458) 勅命により創建されたと伝えられる神社です。 明治18年に改築された社殿も老朽化が進み、 平成7年 後世に残る総檜造りの社殿が造営された。 大晦日、三ヶ日、受験シーズン など… 多くの受験生や親御さんが訪れる光景は、湯島周辺では冬の風物詩ですねぇ…????

4. Rinshoin

4-1-8 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3811-7648 https://www.rinshouin.jp/
Excellent
13%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 30 reviews

Rinshoin

5. Catholic Kanda Church

1-1-12 Nishikanda, Chiyoda 101-0065 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3291-0861 http://catholickandachurch.org/
Excellent
38%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 32 reviews

Catholic Kanda Church

6. Yanaido Shinjo-in

3-32-4 Yushima, Bunkyo 113-0034 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3831-1350 http://www.shinjyo-in.com/
Excellent
4%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
38%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 24 reviews

Yanaido Shinjo-in

7. Jyoshinji Temple

2-17-4 Mukogaoka, Bunkyo 113-0023 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3821-0951 http://www.jyoshinji.jp/
Excellent
0%
Good
59%
Satisfactory
41%
Poor
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3.5 based on 17 reviews

Jyoshinji Temple

8. Enjo-ji Temple

1-34-6 Hakusan, Bunkyo 113-0001 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3812-7865 http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/spot/jisha/enjoji.html
Excellent
7%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
57%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 14 reviews

Enjo-ji Temple

9. Yanagimori Shrine

2-25-1 Kandasudacho, Chiyoda 101-0041 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3251-6422 http://visit-chiyoda.tokyo
Excellent
13%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
2%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 53 reviews

Yanagimori Shrine

10. Otahime Inari Shrine

1-2-3 Kandasurugadai, Chiyoda 101-0062 Tokyo Prefecture http://www.daisuki-kanda.com/festival/ohtahime/
Excellent
9%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
48%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 33 reviews

Otahime Inari Shrine

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