A Shinto Shrine in Tokyo
Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Toranomon,
Tokyo. Since ancient times, it has been a sacred place
where people offer their prayers. Through seasonal
festivals and rituals, the shrine has preserved and
passed down the traditions and culture of the local community.
The Heart of Shinto
Shinto is the traditional faith of the Japanese people,
who have long felt the presence of kami in nature and
everyday life. It values respect for kami, gratitude
for life’s blessings, and sincerity in thought and action.
The Japanese word kami is often translated as “deities.”
Kami are diverse: they include sacred powers associated
with nature, people revered for their lifetime achievements,
and, of course, ancestors. Shinto shrines are sacred places
of prayer where various kami are enshrined and honoured.
Our Kami and History
Nishikubo Hachiman Shrine enshrines Emperor Ojin,
Empress Jingu and Emperor Chuai, and continues the
tradition of Hachiman worship.
According to shrine tradition, it was founded by
Minamoto no Yorinobu during the Kanko era (1004–1012),
with kami ceremonially invited from Iwashimizu Hachimangu.
Supported by the local community through generations
of change and rebuilding, the shrine remains a place
of prayer in the heart of Tokyo.
Your Visit
We welcome everyone to visit this sacred place
with a heart of gratitude and prayer.