Akasaka Hikawa Shrine
The Akasaka Hikawa Shrine has a history of more than 1,000 years. The temple was built in 1729 during the Edo period. A year later on April 26, 1730, sacred signs were installed in the shrine. Now, it is designated as an intangible cultural property in Tokyo.
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine are all made of cypress wood and painted with vermilion lacquer. The architecture has miraculously survived many disasters, including the Great Anzai Earthquake (1855), the Great Kanto Earthquake (1923), and the Tokyo Airstrike (1945). Today, it still retains the original structure same as that of the Edo period. With a 400-year-old ginkgo tree witnessing its history, Akasaka Hikawa Shrine is one of the very few shrines in the Kanto region.
Akasaka Hikawa Festival is a festival held by the shrine, which is one of the ten oldest shrines in Tokyo determined in 1975. In addition to the major ceremony, the festival is divided into three days. The float parade passes through the Akasaka area in Tokyo, which is undoubtedly the highlight of this festival, attracting a large number of tourists every year. Aside from the grand parade, the outdoor booths selling along the road are also shouting on the street, lighting up a lively atmosphere in the alley crowded with countless local residents and tourists. In addition, people can see the sacred float along with the parade at night. The floats at the Akasaka Hikawa Festival are some of the most precious in the whole of Japan, because these are ancient floats that were used in the Edo period and have been miraculously preserved to today. In recent years, the precious cultural property has been skillfully refurbished by craftsman. Thus, many people are attracted to the festival to see the exquisite treasure. In addition, the various teams and bands would join the parade, walking around the city. This vibrant event allows people to enjoy the traditional Japanese customs passed down since the ancient generation in a modern setting.
Open Hours: 8:30~17:30 Admission: Free
Address: 6-10-12, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052
Transportation: You can take Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line to Akasaka Station or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line-Toei Ōedo Line to Roppongi station or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line to Roppongi-Itchome Station or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Tameike-sanno Station. And then you can arrive in 8 minutes walk.
The Akasaka Hikawa Shrine has a history of more than 1,000 years. The temple was built in 1729 during the Edo period. A year later on April 26, 1730, sacred signs were installed in the shrine. Now, it is designated as an intangible cultural property in Tokyo.
Akasaka Hikawa Shrine are all made of cypress wood and painted with vermilion lacquer. The architecture has miraculously survived many disasters, including the Great Anzai Earthquake (1855), the Great Kanto Earthquake (1923), and the Tokyo Airstrike (1945). Today, it still retains the original structure same as that of the Edo period. With a 400-year-old ginkgo tree witnessing its history, Akasaka Hikawa Shrine is one of the very few shrines in the Kanto region.
Akasaka Hikawa Festival is a festival held by the shrine, which is one of the ten oldest shrines in Tokyo determined in 1975. In addition to the major ceremony, the festival is divided into three days. The float parade passes through the Akasaka area in Tokyo, which is undoubtedly the highlight of this festival, attracting a large number of tourists every year. Aside from the grand parade, the outdoor booths selling along the road are also shouting on the street, lighting up a lively atmosphere in the alley crowded with countless local residents and tourists. In addition, people can see the sacred float along with the parade at night. The floats at the Akasaka Hikawa Festival are some of the most precious in the whole of Japan, because these are ancient floats that were used in the Edo period and have been miraculously preserved to today. In recent years, the precious cultural property has been skillfully refurbished by craftsman. Thus, many people are attracted to the festival to see the exquisite treasure. In addition, the various teams and bands would join the parade, walking around the city. This vibrant event allows people to enjoy the traditional Japanese customs passed down since the ancient generation in a modern setting.
Open Hours: 8:30~17:30 Admission: Free
Address: 6-10-12, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052
Transportation: You can take Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line to Akasaka Station or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line-Toei Ōedo Line to Roppongi station or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line to Roppongi-Itchome Station or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Tameike-sanno Station. And then you can arrive in 8 minutes walk.
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the address of Akasaka Hikawa Shrine?Akasaka Hikawa Shrine is an 8-minute walk from Akasaka Station. It is a shrine surrounded by greenery, and it is an important religious site in Akasaka. The address is 6-10-12, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 107-0052.
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How to get to Akasaka Hikawa Shrine by public transportation?You can take Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line to Akasaka Station or Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line-Toei Ōedo Line to Roppongi station or Tokyo Metro Namboku Line to Roppongi-Itchome Station or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line to Tameike-sanno Station. And then you can arrive in 8 minutes walk.
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What is the best time to visit Akasaka Hikawa Shrine?Akasaka Hikawa Shrine has a ginkgo tree over 400 years old, which is one of the must-see spots. You can see the green leaves swing in spring and golden leaves falling over the beautiful temple in the fall.
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When is the Akasaka Hikawa Shrine?The three-day annual festival hosted in mid-September is probably the liveliest period. In the annual festival, you can see the parade of "Mikoshi" and Edo-type floats. The road is often crowded with visitors and people carrying the float and the Shrine-Mikoshi.
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