Shrines & Temples · Nezu
Nezu Shrine
根津神社
Nezu Shrine brings a torii-lined path, ponds and richly colored shrine buildings into a green pocket of Bunkyo. Approach it as a place of worship, with time to notice the rhythm of gates and the details of the architecture.
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Before you go
- Find it
- 1-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo
- Visiting hours
- Karamon gate: seasonal hours; check official scheduleGate and office hours differ; check seasonal notices.
- Admission & costs
- Ordinary shrine visit free; seasonal garden charges separate.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- NezuExit 1Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line5 min walk
A little time. A closer look.
Nezu Shrine brings a torii-lined path, ponds and richly colored shrine buildings into a green pocket of Bunkyo. Approach it as a place of worship, with time to notice the rhythm of gates and the details of the architecture.
Something to notice
Pause beside the torii path without blocking it. Notice how repeated frames change the light and the view. Sketch one shape that stays with you.
A little consideration
Respect worshippers and keep paths clear. Observe photography restrictions and never enter closed areas.
Cover preview
This preview shows the cover. The full printable guide is available after purchase.
Digital PDF. All eight languages, color and monochrome editions, and future updates included.
Purchases are not available yet. Ten selected guides per city are free to download without signing in.
One purchase includes every Tokyo guide and future additions for the lifetime of the collection.
Purchases are not available yet. Ten selected guides per city are free to download without signing in.
Make it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Nezu Shrine is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-08
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.