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Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
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One of the Ten Shrines of Tokyo, relocated by Shogun Yoshimune in 1730 — the original Kyoho-era sanctuary and a 400-year-old ginkgo tree preserve mid-Edo grace in the heart of Akasaka
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951
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8 min walk from Akasaka Station
6-10-12 Akasaka, Minato
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Shrine
Founded 951
1075 years
Enshrined Deity
素盞嗚尊
奇稲田姫命
大己貴命
Overview
One of the Ten Shrines of Tokyo. Relocated by Shogun Yoshimune.
Origins
The shrine is said to have been established in 951 (the 5th year of Tenryaku) when the enshrined deity was invited to the area then known as Hitotsugimura, present-day Akasaka, Minato Ward. It served as the local guardian shrine throughout the Heian and medieval periods. In 1730 (the 15th year of Ky…
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Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
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Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "素盞嗚尊・奇稲田姫命・大己貴命"

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Hours
Gates open 6:00, close 17:30. Shrine office 9:00-17:00; prayer reception 9:30-16:00 (by reservation).
Admission
Free.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
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