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Located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, this shrine was founded in 1880 (the 13th year of Meiji) as a place to worship Ise Jingu from afar. It is famous as a god of matchmaking and is also called the 'Ise Shrine of Tokyo'. Many worshippers, especially young women, visit to pray for good relationships and success in love.
Shrine Info
- Enshrined Deity
- Amaterasu Sumeo Okami and Toyouke no Okami (principal deities); Ame no Minakanushi no Kami, Takamimusubi no Kami, Kamimusubi no Kami and Yamatohime no Mikoto (auxiliary deities)
- Founded
- Meiji 13 (1880)
- Annual Festival
- Reisai (April 17)
History & Origins
Founded on April 17, 1880 (the 13th year of Meiji) as a place in Tokyo to worship Ise Jingu from a distance, for people who found it difficult to travel there. It originally stood in Hibiya and was moved to its present location in Fujimicho after the Great Kanto Earthquake. It is also known as the first shrine to hold a Shinto-style wedding ceremony.
Highlights
The shrine buildings consist of a worship hall, offering hall and main hall, and a wide variety of matchmaking-themed amulets are offered in the grounds. With its history as the birthplace of the Shinto wedding ceremony, couples can sometimes be seen holding weddings in the grounds. It sits in a quiet residential area of Chiyoda, with a calm atmosphere away from the bustle of central Tokyo.
Visitor Guide
It is about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Iidabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, or about 7 minutes on foot from JR Iidabashi Station. The shrine is open 6:00-21:00 (amulets and goshuin are available 8:00-19:00). Allow about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best Season
It can be visited year-round, but it is busiest at New Year, when people pray for good relationships, and around the annual festival in April. Spring, when the flowers bloom in the grounds, is said to have an especially pleasant atmosphere.
Annual Events
- April
Reisai (Annual Festival)
The annual festival of Tokyo Daijingu, held on April 17. A solemn ceremony is held on the day marking the shrine's founding anniversary.
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