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- Recommended New Year's Pilgrimage Spots in Tokyo
2023.12.25
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Recommended New Year's Pilgrimage Spots in Tokyo
Asakusa Sensoji Temple
The number of visitors during the three days of the New Year is usually about 2.8 million, and you might wait in line for a long time before you can come to the shrines, so be sure to take precautions against the cold.
Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo (5-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tsukuba Express, and Toei Subway Asakusa Line)
Nezu Shrine
Many food stalls are set up during the New Year's visit, making it a great place for families and couples. The shrine is also dedicated to the god of marriage, making it a perfect place for a date.
Address: 1-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (about a 5-minute walk from Nezu Station or Sendagi Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
Jindaiji Temple
Address: 5-15-1 Jindaiji Motomachi, Chofu City, Tokyo (1-minute walk from Jindaiji bus stop on Odakyu Bus and Keio Bus)
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Among them, Kiyomasa-no-Ido (Kiyomasa's Well), where Kiyomasa Kato, a military commander in the Edo period, dug a well with his own hands, is said to be the most famous power spot in Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Many people visit this spot because it has become a topic of conversation that if you make a picture of the well as a standby screen for your cell phone, you will get power.
It is possible to visit the shrine at night from New Year's Eve to New Year's Day, but it takes a long time to get there due to the crowd. Be sure to bring warm clothing.
Address: 1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (1-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station)
Meguro Fudoson (Ryusenji Temple)
During New Year's, many food stalls are lined up, making it a great spot for couples and families.
Address: 3-20-26 Shimomeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (15-minute walk from Fudomae Station on the Tokyu Meguro Line)
Yasukuni Shrine
There are also many food stalls along the Omotesando area, you can enjoy eating at the stalls after visiting the shrine.
Address: 3-1-1 Kudan-kita, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo (5-minute walk from Kudanshita Station on the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon, Tozai Line and the Toei Subway Shinjuku Line)
*Information as of December 2023.
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