Hanazono Shrine
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- Sightseeing
Hanazono Shrine, the general guardian of the metropolis of Shinjuku
Visitors can visit the shrine quietly and calmly, which is hard to believe in the bustling Shinjuku area.
Hanazono Shrine also has three other shrines on its grounds: "Geino Sengen Shrine," "Itoku Inari Shrine," and "Nome Daimyojin Shrine. Each has different benefits, so you can visit the one that best suits your wish!
Performing Arts Sengen Shrine
Performing Arts Sengen Shrine is dedicated to Konohananosakuyahime, and is also famous for being visited by many people involved in the performing arts, as it has long been closely associated with theatrical and dance performances.
There are many Sengen shrines throughout Japan, but it is said that Sengen shrines related to the performing arts, such as Hanazono Shrine, are rare.
Many entertainers visit this shrine and dedicate the tamagaki.
A monument to Keiko Fuji, mother of Hikaru Utada, has also been erected next to this shrine.
Itoku Inari Shrine
The red torii gates that have been dedicated here are lined up in a row, creating a fantastic atmosphere that is hard to find in Shinjuku. This Inari Shrine is a popular power spot for women and couples, as it is believed to be beneficial for matchmaking, family happiness, and marital harmony.
Nome Daimyojin
This is a place to burn old sacred cards and charms (not those from other shrines or temples) and pay them back to the shrine. The sign says, "Please don't forget to burn your old charms and charms (not those from other shrines or temples). It is a perfect shrine for relieving stress!
Unlike the normally calm Hanazono Shrine, the market at that time of the year is filled with lively atmosphere, and the stalls lined with rakes for prosperous business are overwhelmed by the voices of the open-air vendors!
Please visit Hanazono Shrine with its many charms.
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Location
17-3, Shinjuku 5-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
Access
0 minute walk from Exit E2 of Shinjuku 3-chome Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Fukutoshin Line, and Toei Shinjuku Line.
7-minute walk from East Exit of Shinjuku Station on JR, Odakyu, and Keio Lines
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