Tokyo Daijingu

東京大神宮

Admission
Free
Goshuin (Temple Seal)
500 JPY
Access
5 min walk
Hours
6:00-21:00

Overview

Tokyo Daijingu is known as 'Tokyo's Ise Shrine,' allowing worshippers to venerate the Ise deities without the long journey to Mie Prefecture. It is today most famous as Tokyo's premier matchmaking (en-musubi) shrine, extremely popular with young women seeking romantic blessings. Historically significant as the site of Japan's first modern Shinto wedding ceremony in 1901, which established the entire tradition of shrine weddings now considered quintessentially Japanese.

History

Founding

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Documented
1880

Source: Shrine records

1880📄Documented

Founded as Hibiya Daijingu

1901📄Documented

Japan's first modern Shinto wedding ceremony held here

Enshrined Deities

primary Deity

Goddess of the sun, supreme deity of the Shinto pantheon, and ancestral kami of the Imperial house

Toyouke No Okami
primary Deity

Blessings

Shrine Network

Ise (Yohaijo) Tokyo_branch_of_Ise

Did You Know?

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The concept of holding wedding ceremonies at Shinto shrines was essentially invented here in 1901.

Source: documented

Practical Information

Location Coordinates

35.7004, 139.7451

Physical Address

2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda, Tokyo

東京都千代田区富士見2-4-1

Access

Iidabashi Station (JR/Metro)

5 min walk

Hours

6:00-21:00

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 Tokyo Daijingu?

Tokyo Daijingu is known as 'Tokyo's Ise Shrine,' allowing worshippers to venerate the Ise deities without the long journey to Mie Prefecture. It is today most famous as Tokyo's premier matchmaking (en-musubi) shrine, extremely popular with young women seeking romantic blessings. Historically significant as the site of Japan's first modern Shinto wedding ceremony in 1901, which established the entire tradition of shrine weddings now considered quintessentially Japanese.

Where is Tokyo Daijingu located?

Tokyo Daijingu is located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. The full address is: 2-4-1 Fujimi, Chiyoda, Tokyo.

What deities are enshrined at Tokyo Daijingu?

The enshrined deities are: Amaterasu Omikami, toyouke no okami.

What blessings can you pray for at Tokyo Daijingu?

Tokyo Daijingu is known for: Matchmaking, Romance, Marriage, Good Relationships.

How do I get to Tokyo Daijingu?

The nearest station is Iidabashi Station (JR/Metro). It is about a 5-minute walk from the station.