What to do and see in Minato, Kanto: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

March 14, 2022 Lean Nau

The Minato district of Toyko is home to a few excellent museums, including the Nezu Museum of antiques and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum. Tokyo City View, an observation area on the 52nd floor of the Mori Tower, offers an amazing panoramic view of the entire metropolitan area.
Restaurants in Minato

1. Sengaku-ji Temple

2-11-1, Takanawa, Minato 108-0074 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3441-5560 http://www.sengakuji.or.jp
Excellent
41%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 627 reviews

Sengaku-ji Temple

Reviewed By Dylan914 - Sale, United Kingdom

This temple is a little our of the way and doesnt seem to be as visited as some of the other attractions we visited. We werent able to go in to the temple itself (not sure if we were just unlucky or if its one of the many that dont allow access). The site is very interesting and covers the history of the 47 ronin (yes - the Keanu Reeves film is based on this story!). The site is well preserved - worth a visit if you're in the area. We spent a couple of hours in the area - but a lot of that time was spent sitting!

2. Franciscan Chapel Center Roppongi Church

4-2-37, Roppongi, Minato 106-0032 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3401-2141 http://franciscanchapelcentertokyo.org/
Excellent
57%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
19%
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4.5 based on 21 reviews

Franciscan Chapel Center Roppongi Church

3. Zojo-ji Temple

4-7-35, Shibakoen, Minato 105-0011 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3432-1431 http://www.zojoji.or.jp/
Excellent
35%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
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4.0 based on 2,161 reviews

Zojo-ji Temple

This well-known temple stands next to Tokyo Tower, and its grounds contain the mausoleum of the Tokugawa family.

Reviewed By yogaTRAVELhappyhr

looking forward to seeing the cherry blossoms here again this spring. it's a great temple to have in your neighborhood and worth a visit if you are outside the neighborhood because of the iconic views with Tokyo tower right behind it. don't miss all the lovely vantage points around the area too... there are even some nice plum blossoms down the street too in the early spring!

4. Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin

1-4-7 Motoakasaka, Minato 107-0051 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3408-3414 http://www.toyokawainari-tokyo.jp
Excellent
29%
Good
58%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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4.0 based on 175 reviews

Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin

Reviewed By alexandraremi

It was a Buddhist temple. Absolutely picturesque. A well maintained Shrine for praying for good health, happiness relationship and much more. Full of fox statues. The red banners fluttering were erected by petitioners for health, safety and wealth.

5. Atago Shrine

1-5-3 Atago, Minato 105-0002 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3431-0327 http://www.atago-jinja.com/
Excellent
27%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
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Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 402 reviews

Atago Shrine

Reviewed By yogaTRAVELhappyhr

there is a cute little puppy up at the top sometimes... there are a lot of stairs here that have a legend behind them. I've seen the shrine at all four seasons, and it is always beautiful. don't miss the cheese shop nearby and the nhk museum which is free.

6. Hikawa Shrine

6-10-12, Akasaka, Minato 107-0052 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3583-1935 http://www.akasakahikawa.or.jp/
Excellent
28%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
1%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 149 reviews

Hikawa Shrine

Reviewed By ellenbR4096MW - Hortonville, United States

We attended our daughter's Shinto wedding ceremony at this beautiful shrine last week. It is an oasis in the middle of a crazy busy city. I listened carefully, no sound of the city penetrated the peaceful gardens. The Shinto priests were so incredibly kind and helpful during the ceremony. The shrine staff helped all of us guests throughout the event. Our daughter and son-in-law had helpers for every stage. Two women helped our daughter with her makeup, hair, and getting into the beautiful kimono. I definitely recommend it if you would like a peaceful, serene interlude during your time in Tokyo.

7. Nogi Shrine

8-11-27, Akasaka, Minato 107-0052 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3478-3001 http://www.nogijinja.or.jp/index.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 233 reviews

Nogi Shrine

8. Karasumori Shrine

2-15-5, Shimbashi, Minato 105-0004 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3591-7865 http://karasumorijinja.or.jp/
Excellent
18%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 200 reviews

Karasumori Shrine

9. Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin Temple

3-15-18, Takanawa, Minato 108-0074 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3441-3338 https://www.musubidaishi.jp/
Excellent
29%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin Temple

10. St. Alban's Anglican - Episcopal Church

3-6-25, Shibakoen, Minato 105-0011 Tokyo Prefecture +81 3-3431-8534 http://www.saintalbans.jp/
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 18 reviews

St. Alban's Anglican - Episcopal Church

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