Nezu Shrine
根津神社 · Nezu
Shinto shrine in Tokyo, Japan
Contents
7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:27
Welcome to Nezu Shrine, a site of profound historical and spiritual significance located in the heart of Tokyo's Yanesen district. While many visitors flock to the grand scales of Meiji Jingu or Senso-ji, Nezu Shrine remains a…
Listen in the app2Architectural Mastery — The Gongen-zukuri Style2:48
Standing before the main buildings of Nezu Shrine, one is struck by the opulent, gilded structures that seem more at home in a mountain retreat than in central Tokyo. This is the Gongen-zukuri style, an architectural form that…
Listen in the app3The Path of a Thousand Torii — Otome Inari2:39
Perhaps the most iconic feature of Nezu Shrine is the Sebon Torii, or the path of a thousand gates, which leads to the small Otome Inari sub-shrine. While smaller than the famous Fushimi Inari in Kyoto, this tunnel of vermillion…
Listen in the app4The Azalea Garden — A Seasonal Spectacle2:35
Behind the Otome Inari shrine lies a hillside that, for most of the year, is a lush, vibrant green. But come late April and early May, this hill transforms into a riot of color during the Tsutsuji Matsuri, or Azalea Festival. …
Listen in the app5The Sacred Pond and the Bridge of Purification2:36
At the foot of the azalea hill lies a tranquil pond, a central feature of the shrine's 'Shin-en' or divine garden. The pond is home to large, colorful koi fish and several species of turtles, which are often seen sunning…
Listen in the app6Charms, Fortunes, and the Temizuya Ritual2:46
Before approaching the main altar to say a prayer, every visitor should participate in the ritual of purification at the 'Temizuya' or water pavilion. Following the steps mentioned in our travel guides: first, scoop up water with…
Listen in the app7Closing2:02
As we walk back through the main torii and return to the streets of modern Tokyo, take a moment to look back at the trees of Nezu Shrine. You have just spent time in one of the most significant spiritual sites in the city. …
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What is Nezu Shrine?
Nezu Shrine is a place in Nezu with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Nezu |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Total length | 17 min 53 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.7202, 139.7607 |
| Last updated |
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