Sengakuji Temple

Sengakuji Temple (泉岳寺) was built just south of Edo castle (on the grounds of which Tokyo Imperial Palace…

Hie Shrine

Hie Shrine was established in 1478 by the regional lord, Ota Dokan—best known as the architect of Edo…

Meiji Jingu

Famous shrine with a beautiful gravel path with trees either side built in dedication to Emperor Meiji for his role in restoring imperial rule to Japan and accelerating its industrialization.

Kanda Myojin

Beautiful 1,300 year-old shrine where two of the Seven Gods of Fortune are enshrined (Daikokuten and Ebisu) and the home of the Kanda Festival.

Hokokuji Temple

Temple established in 1334 famous for its bamboo forest containing over 2,000 moso trees and Japanese tea house.

Kenchoji Temple

Important Zen Buddhist temple completed in 1273 with a viewpoint that over looks the Kamakura area.