Hie Shrine, Shinto shrine in Nagatachō, Japan
The red torii gates form a path leading to the main hall of Hie Shrine, positioned on a hilltop between modern office buildings in central Tokyo.
Built in 1478, Hie Shrine gained prominence during the Tokugawa period when the shogunate donated numerous artifacts, including antique swords and historical scrolls.
The Sanno Matsuri festival, occurring every two years in June, features a parade through Tokyo streets, connecting the shrine to local traditions.
Visitors can reach the shrine through multiple nearby stations, including Tameikesannō, Akasaka-mitsuke, and Nagatacho, with escalators providing easy access up the hill.
While most Shinto shrines display guardian lion-dogs at their entrances, Hie Shrine features monkey statues as divine messengers of the deity Oyamakui-no-kami.
Location: Nagatachō
Inception: 1478
Part of: Tokyo-jissha
Website: https://hiejinja.net/english
GPS coordinates: 35.67472,139.73958
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:56
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