史About
Nezu Shrine (根津神社, Nezu-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Established in 1705, it is one of the oldest places of worship in the city, and several of the buildings on the shrine grounds have been designated as Important Cultural Property. It was built in the Ishi-no-ma-zukuri style of Shinto architecture, following the Tōshō-gū shrine in Nikkō.
It is famous for its Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri) which is held on its grounds from early April until early May, and it has been described as "Tokyo’s most beautiful shrine" and as one of the city's "most spectacular spring scenes".
It is one of the Tokyo Ten Shrines (東京十社, Tokyo Jissha).
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要Quick facts
| Type | Shrine |
|---|---|
| Location | Nezu, Tokyo |
| Founded | 1705 |
| Designations | Important Cultural Property of Japan |
| Official website | nedujinja.or.jp |
| Nearest stations | Tōdaimae Station · 381 m Namboku Line Hon-komagome Station · 790 m Namboku Line Hakusan Station · 790 m Mita Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
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何Things you'll often see at a shrine
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Nezu Shrine?
Nezu Shrine (根津神社, Nezu-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in the Bunkyō ward of Tokyo, Japan.
Where is Nezu Shrine?
Nezu Shrine is in Nezu, Tokyo. The nearest station is Tōdaimae Station (about 381 m in a straight line).
When was Nezu Shrine founded?
1705, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Nezu Shrine?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://nedujinja.or.jp/
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