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Founded in 1575 by the senior Takeda retainer Kosaka Masanobu, this Soto Zen temple preserves the personal devotional Kannon of Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada—the origin of its nickname 'Sasadera.'

The chief tutelary shrine of Shinjuku, adjacent to Kabukicho, renowned for its Edo-period Tori no Ichi festival and the Geino Asama sub-shrine for performing artists.

Founded in 1594 by Hattori Hanzo—the Iga ninja chief who gave Hanzomon its name—this Yotsuya temple holds both his grave and the memorial tower of the shogun's son Matsudaira Nobuyasu.

The Ichigaya dojo where Kondo Isami, Hijikata Toshizo, and Okita Soji trained together before founding the Shinsengumi—a pilgrimage site for bakumatsu history enthusiasts.

Japan's only shrine bearing the name 'Oniō,' where Setsubun is welcomed with 'Demons in!'—an unconventional guardian of Kabukicho.

Founded by Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1189 during his Oshu campaign, restored by Ota Dokan as Edo Castle's guardian—and said to have given Kagurazaka its very name.

Founded by Ota Dokan in 1479 as the western guardian of Edo Castle—'Kamegaoka' (Turtle Hill) pairing with Tsurugaoka (Crane Hill) in Kamakura—and later venerated by Tsunayoshi's mother Keishoin.

An ancient Suwa shrine said to have been founded i…

Once the administrative temple of Ana Hachimangu and rest stop for Takadanobaba yabusame archers, this temple is famed for warding off insect curses.

Founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1595, this Kagurazaka Bishamonten temple is guarded by stone tigers instead of komainu—one of the Three Great Bishamonten of Edo.