Church

Nezu Shrine

Area: Tokyo, Japan

Mon: 05:00–18:00
Tue: 05:00–18:00
Wed: 05:00–18:00
Thu: 05:00–18:00
Fri: 05:00–18:00
Sat: 05:00–18:00
Sun: 05:00–18:00
Hours: Hours vary by season; in November and December the gate is generally open 06:00–17:00.
Price: Shrine grounds: free; the azalea garden in April and the Mori Ogai house have separate fees; the house costs ¥300.
How to visit: Photography is prohibited on the stone path in front of the shrine buildings and inside the buildings; keep quiet, especially near the main hall. Personal souvenir photography does not require an application, while commercial photography requires prior permission.
Hours: Free entry
Hours: About 45–75 min

Why it is worth the detour

Its richly decorated 1706 buildings, azalea garden and tunnel of red torii offer one of Tokyo's best-preserved Edo-period shrine settings.

Nezu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tokyo, known for its Edo-period architecture and vibrant azalea garden. It features a famous tunnel of red torii and is a designated Important Cultural Property.

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