Hokkaido Shrine
北海道神宮
Hokkaido · Sapporo
Independent Ichinomiya Development
Nezu Shrine
根津神社
/ Nezu Jinja
Admission
Free (Azalea festival: 200 JPY)
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
500 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
Open daily
Overview
Nezu Shrine is Tokyo's finest surviving example of Edo-period shrine architecture, with all seven original buildings designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine's annual Azalea Festival in April-May transforms the hillside garden into a sea of pink and red blossoms, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors.
History
Founding
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Documented
1705 Source: Tokugawa records
1705📄Documented
Current buildings constructed by fifth shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi
Enshrined Deities
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primary Deity
God of storms, the sea, and martial valor; also revered as a deity of plague prevention
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Oyamakui No Mikoto
secondary Deity
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secondary Deity
God of archery, war, and the protector of warriors; also guardian of the Japanese nation and the Imperial house
Blessings
Shrine Network
Independent independent
Did You Know?
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The small torii-lined path through the shrine grounds is often compared to Kyoto's Fushimi Inari, offering a similar tunnel effect on a smaller scale.
Source: documented
Practical Information
Location Coordinates
35.7200, 139.7620
Physical Address
1-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo, Tokyo
東京都文京区根津1-28-9
Access
Nezu Station (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
5 min walk
Hours
Open daily
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 Nezu Shrine?
Nezu Shrine is Tokyo's finest surviving example of Edo-period shrine architecture, with all seven original buildings designated Important Cultural Properties. The shrine's annual Azalea Festival in April-May transforms the hillside garden into a sea of pink and red blossoms, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Where is Nezu Shrine located?
Nezu Shrine is located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. The full address is: 1-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo, Tokyo.
What deities are enshrined at Nezu Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Susanoo no Mikoto, oyamakui no mikoto, Hachiman Okami.