Tsukiji Namiyoke Jinja shrine

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According to legend, long ago when the Tsukiji area was all ocean, efforts were being made to reclaim the land, but it was extremely difficult. Then, a sacred object shining with light was spotted floating on the ocean, and it was known that it was inhabited by the spirit of Inari Okami, the fox god. This Shinto shrine was built to house that sacred object, and after it was completed the construction work proceeded apace and the land was reclaimed from the sea. Today, it is said the shrine still provides protection from disasters and dangerous waves. The current main shrine building was the last to be constructed in eastern Japan in the pre-war period.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Chuou-ku Tsukiji 6-20-37 Map
Area: Nihonbashi / Ginza Area
Phone: 0335418451
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Next to Tsukji is quiet

Reviewed : 2023.01.01

just steps away from the fish market is an island of peace. A nice little shrine. Local feel and is very quiet despite being so close to the market.
When you’re at the market, why not!

Reviewed : 2020.10.27

Located at the end of the ‘main’ area of the outer market (now that the market is completely gone) this little shrine is quiet and relaxing. With the opportunity to gag goshuin from the monks there...
Noisy Tsukiji is balanced by this peaceful local shrine

Reviewed : 2019.11.18

The fox god Inari, is revered here. This is a very local shrine and small. It is at the main side entrance into the fish market and I would that it was once a family supported shrine as this street...