6 most beautiful religious buildings in Tokyo

Zōjō Temple

Located in Minato-ku, Tokyo, this is the main temple of the Jodoshin-shu (Pure Land Shingon sect), and was designated Bodhi-ji, which holds the ancestral tablets of the Tokugawa family, and is also the burial place of six shoguns of the family. Zōjō-ji is a cultural heritage of Japan because it still retains its original appearance to the present day. This is also the filming location of The Wolverine in the X-Men series.

Kanda Shrine

This is a famous shrine known for worshiping Edo Souchinju, the guardian god of Tokyo since the Edo period, loved by many people. Kanda Shrine worships 3 major gods, of which Daikokuten and Ebisu are 2 of the 7 lucky gods. Thanks to that, Kanda has become a famous shrine to pray for success in business and wealth. Kanda Shrine is also a famous tourist destination among young people because it is close to the holy land of Otaku culture and the electronic district Akibaraha, as well as having appeared in the famous anime Love Live.

Sensō Temple

One of Tokyo's most popular tourist attractions, Sensō-ji Temple is located in Asakusa, central Tokyo. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, having been completed in 645. It is dedicated to the Bodhisattva and according to legend, it was built here after two fishermen found a statue of Kannon buried near the Sumida River.

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Nogi Shrine

The shrine was built in 1923 to honor Shogun Nogi Maresuke and his wife Shizuko, who committed ritual suicide after Emperor Meiji's death - a samurai ritual to show loyalty to their lord until death.

Yasukuni Shrine

Yasukuni Shrine, also known as the “shrine of the dead”, is a sacred place that promotes national identity and the spirit of samurai. It also commemorates and worships 2.5 million Japanese souls, including those who participated in the fascist forces and 13 people considered war criminals during World War II, causing outrage in China, South Korea and North Korea - countries that were invaded and devastated by Japanese fascism.

Inokashira Benzaiten Shrine

Nestled in the lush green mountains and clear blue waters of Inokashira Park is the shrine of Benzaiten, the goddess of wisdom, music, arts, and science. Benzaiten is the only female of the Seven Lucky Gods, and is derived from Saraswati, the Hindu goddess who has had an important influence on both Buddhism and Shinto.