YOUR VISIT
Your visit
Explore the grounds and take a quiet moment to pray. Please see our guide before your visit.
Explore the grounds (Japanese) ↗
OUR STORY
A quiet place of prayer
in the heart of Tokyo.
Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine is said to have been founded by Minamoto no Yorinobu during the Kankō era (1004–1012).
In Tokyo’s changing Toranomon district, the shrine continues a long tradition of daily prayer. Discover a history intertwined with the life of the city.
VISIT & PRAY
A moment to pause and pray.
Visiting the shrine and requesting prayers
PRAYERS & BLESSINGS
Prayers & blessings
Prayers mark important milestones and express hopes for everyday life. Learn about the available prayers and how to make a request.
Prayer information (Japanese) ↗SACRED GIFTS
Ofuda & Omamori
Ofuda and omamori are sacred items associated with prayers for daily life. Discover the items offered at the shrine.
View sacred items (Japanese) ↗SHRINE ARCHITECTURE
Shrine architecture
NEWS
News
HISTORY & CULTURE
Discover the stories
held in this place.
Faith, festivals and the memory of the land.
Explore the shrine’s history and culture.
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