Japan Travel Tokyo (Worships) - Nezu Shrine 根津神社

Japan Travel Tokyo (Worships) - Nezu Shrine 根津神社 (2023 0603)

Located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan.

Address: 1 Chome-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0031

Open: 0600 - 1630 Hours

Contact: 03-3822-0753

Getting There:

5 minute walk from Nezu Station on the Chiyoda Line

 

Established in 1705, it is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Tokyo, It was built in the Ishi-no-ma-zukuri style of Shinto architecture, following the Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō.

It is famous for its Azalea Spring Festival, when around 50 species of azaleas are in full bloom from late April to May. Food stalls and games are also part of the festival.

Image from Japan Travel