Religious site
Hanazono Shrine
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Hanazono Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Shinjuku, Tokyo, founded in the mid-17th century. It is an Inari shrine, dedicated to the god of fertility and worldly success, making it a popular place for businessmen to pray for successful ventures.
Don't miss
- Dedicated to Inari, the androgynous god of fertility and worldly success
- Located in the heart of Shinjuku, Tokyo
- Originally part of the Owari-Tokugawa family's gardens
- Hosts the Tori-no-Ichi open-air market in November
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Hanazono Shrine
You can visit Hanazono Shrine on your own. A guide is worth it for the history and detail that is easy to walk past, and a tour can combine it with nearby sights.
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Know before you go
- The shrine is an Inari shrine, so you'll see fox statues and torii gates.
- Annual events include Setsubun Festival in February and Tori-no-Ichi market in November.
A bit of history
Originally founded before the Edo period about 250 meters south of its current location, the shrine was moved during the Kan'ei era to the gardens of the Owari-Tokugawa family, an area that had been a flower garden. Before the Meiji period, a Buddhist temple shared the site, but during the Meiji Restoration the Buddhist object was removed, and the shrine became purely Shinto. It was officially named Hanazono Shrine in 1965.
Common questions
What is the shrine's connection to business?
It is dedicated to Inari, the god of worldly success, so many businessmen come here to pray for successful ventures.
When was the shrine founded?
It was founded in the mid-17th century, before the start of the Edo period.
Why is it called Hanazono?
The name comes from the Hanazono family, who built it, and the area was originally a flower garden.
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