Hiyoshi Shrine
日吉神社
Akita · Noshiro
Hie (Sanno) Agriculture
Kanpei Taisha
Hie Shrine
日枝神社
/ Hie Jinja
Admission
Free
Goshuin
500 JPY
Access
3 min walk
Hours
5:00-18:00 (varies)
Overview
Located in the heart of Japan's political district of Nagatacho, Hie Shrine has been the guardian of the capital since the Edo period. Its Sanno Matsuri, held in even-numbered years, features a grand procession through central Tokyo and is one of the three great festivals of the old Edo.
Enshrined Deities
⛩
primary Deity
God of mountains, land, and agriculture; guardian deity of Kyoto and Enryaku-ji temple
Blessings
Shrine Network
Hie (Sanno) major_branch
Did You Know?
💡
The shrine has a modern escalator leading up to its hilltop location, unusual for a traditional shrine.
Source: documented
In Pop Culture
anime / 2016
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) Hie Shrine in Akasaka, Tokyo. Its distinctive torii gate tunnel appears in the film.
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.6760, 139.7410
Physical Address
2-10-5 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo
東京都千代田区永田町2-10-5
Historical Province
Musashi
Access
Tameike-Sanno Station (Tokyo Metro)
3 min walk
Hours
5:00-18:00 (varies)
Best Times to Visit
springsummer
Foreign Language Support
English
Accessibility
Good - escalator available
Official Website
https://www.hiejinja.net/
Visitor information last verified: 2026-04-06. Please check the official website for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Information provided by Jinja DB Editorial Team
What is Hie Shrine?
Located in the heart of Japan's political district of Nagatacho, Hie Shrine has been the guardian of the capital since the Edo period. Its Sanno Matsuri, held in even-numbered years, features a grand procession through central Tokyo and is one of the three great festivals of the old Edo.
Where is Hie Shrine located?
Hie Shrine is located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The full address is: 2-10-5 Nagatacho, Chiyoda, Tokyo.
What deities are enshrined at Hie Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Oyamakui no Kami.