📍 Chiyoda, Tokyo
A shrine near Iidabashi Station that enshrines the deities of Ise Jingu. It is known for blessings of matchmaking, and the official website of the Chiyoda City Tourism Association introduces it as a "Chiyoda power spot" bustling with visitors hoping for a good match.
It was founded in the Meiji era as a place in Tokyo for worshipping Ise Jingu from afar. In addition to Amaterasu Sume Omikami and Toyouke no Okami, it enshrines the three deities of creation, who govern the power of "musubi" (binding) in all things, and Yamatohime-no-Mikoto. The Shinto wedding ceremony, widely practiced today, is said to have originated at this shrine.
Known as the shrine that originated the Shinto wedding ceremony, it still holds traditional weddings before the deities.
An Inari shrine worshipped on the grounds since the days when Tokyo Daijingu stood in Hibiya. It has deep ties to the performing arts, and people visit to pray for progress in their art.
Its omikuji (fortune slips) for love and its unique omamori (amulets) and ema (votive plaques) are popular, and omikuji in English are also available.
Because it enshrines the three deities of creation, it is known for blessings of matchmaking, and many people visit to pray for a good match or success in love. The official website also lists prayers for family safety, business prosperity, protection from misfortune and good luck, traffic safety, academic success and more.
Based on information from the shrine or temple and official tourism sites.
Goshuin (shrine stamps) are offered, and an original-design goshuin book is also introduced.
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History and what each place is known for are based on the shrine or temple’s official site and on local government and tourism association information. Opening hours, fees and limited-time items are not listed — please check the official site before you go.
