Hikawa Shrine Asakasa
Cost
free
Attractions > Tokyo > Shrines Temples > Akasaka
About | Access | Hotels & Lodging | Hours & Fees
Hikawa Shrine near Akasaka in Tokyo Japan
About
The Akasaka Hikawa Shrine, a branch of of the main Hikawa Shrine in Saitama City, is located in the area of Akasaka in the center of Tokyo and is where the primary spiritual guardian of the Akasaka district is enshrined. It is claimed that the original shrine was founded in 951, therefore it has a history of more than 1000 years. In 1716 the Shogun of the time commanded that the current shrine building be built and it has survived two major Tokyo fires and the WW2 bombings. The Akasaka Hikawa Shrine is not a "must see" destination if your on a "once-in-a-lifetime" trip to Japan but if your staying in Akasaka or Roppongi it would be a great place to stop by and visit for a morning or evening stroll. The shrine is isolated from the temporal world and is surrounded by deep green trees which keep the area very quiet and peaceful.
Access
Closest Train Station: Akasaka
6-10-12 Akasaka
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 Japan
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine is about 15 minute walk from Akasaka or Roppongi-Ichome stations. You can also walk from Roppongi station which will take you 20-30 min. (no reason to ride the subway just one stop, nice to walk through Tokyo anyway).
Hotels & Lodging
Recommended
View a full list of Hotels and Lodging in or nearby Hikawa Shrine Asakasa.
Hours & Fees
Hours: The grounds of Shrines and Temples are generally open 27/7, 365 days a year but, many set their own hours. If hours are set, they are generally open from 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. in the morning and close around 4:30 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. in the evening.
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Hikawa Shrine Asakasa Homepage
