Togo Jinja Shrine

Visit the tranquil Tōgō-jinja Shrine for a quick respite from the consumerist chaos of surrounding Harajuku. If you’re lucky, you might spot a grey heron.

[Tōgō-jinja Shrine - image © Florentyna Leow]

One of the great things about Tokyo is how seamlessly shrines and temples are integrated into modern environments, with tranquil religious spaces cozying up right next to gleaming skyscrapers in urban hubs. One such shrine is Tōgō-jinja Shrine in Harajuku.

[Tōgō-jinja Shrine - image © Florentyna Leow]

Built in 1940 and dedicated to the Grand Admiral Tōgō Heihachirō, who defeated the Russian Baltic Fleet in the Russo-Japanese War (1904-05), you’ll find Tōgō-jinja Shrine where Meiji Avenue and Takeshita-dori Street intersect. It’s a short three-minute walk from Harajuku Station. There’s a koi pond on quiet shrine grounds, and if you’re lucky, you might spot a grey heron casually hanging out in the waters.

[Tōgō-jinja Shrine - image © Florentyna Leow]

Though there used to be an antique market held on the shrine grounds, it was discontinued in 2010. Still, if you’re passing through Harajuku, Tōgō-jinja Shrine is a lovely breather from the consumerist chaos outside.

English name:
Tōgō-jinja Shrine

Japanese name:
東郷神社

English address:
1-5-3 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0001

Japanese address:
〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前1-5-3

Opening hours:
April-October: 6am-5pm
November-March: 6:30am-5pm

Admission:
free

Nearest Transport:
Train: 3-minute walk from Takeshita exit of Harajuku Station on the JR Yamanote line.
Subway: 5-minute walk from exit 5 of Meiji-jingumae Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines.

Nearest Hotels:
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Telephone:
+81-3-3403-3591

Website: Official Website (Japanese and English)

Near To Here:
Tōgō-jinja Shrine is located in Tokyo’s Harajuku And Aoyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Harajuku And Aoyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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