Tokyo New Year’s Visit Recommended Ranking! Introducing the top 5 places I want to visit in 2024
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Based on the 2009 (Heisei 21) National Police Agency announcement (*official announcements have been discontinued since then) and the official announcements of each temple and shrine, in order of the number of worshipers.
Ranking format
Introducing New Year's visit spots in Tokyo!
We focused on the benefits you can expect and the recommended points associated with New Year's visit.
go to New Year's visit shrines and temples Please use this as a reference when making your selection.
table of contents
- 1 Tokyo New Year's Visit Recommended Ranking 1st: Meiji Shrine / 3.16 million people
- 2 Tokyo New Year's Visit Recommended Ranking 2nd place: Sensoji Temple / 2.83 million people
- 3 Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 3rd place: Nishiarai Daishi / 630,000 people
- 4 Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 4th place: Okunitama Shrine / 540,000 people
- 5 Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 5th place: Yushima Tenjin / 500,000 people
- 6 Let's go to Tokyo for New Year's visit!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Tokyo New Year's Visit Recommended Ranking 1st: Meiji Shrine / 3.16 million people
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 1st place is "Meiji Shrine" !
It is a prestigious shrine with a history of over 100 years, having been built in 1920 (Taisho 9) as a shrine to enshrine Emperor Meiji and Empress Dowager Shoken. Meiji Shrine is located in the Yoyogi area, which is surrounded by forests and vast grounds.
Matchmaking, love luck, marital harmony, family safety
It is said that there are various benefits such as
Dotted with power spots
doing.
Perfect for visiting alone, as well as couples and families!
Meiji Shrine is Shinjuku or Shibuya/Harajuku It is located near areas where you can enjoy sightseeing and shopping. After completing the New Year's visit at Meiji Shrine, Tokyo sightseeing & first sale shopping Why not have some fun with it?
Visiting hours: December 31st 6:40-January 1st 18:30, January 2nd and 3rd 6:40-18:00
Address: 1-1 Yoyogi Kamiencho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo New Year's Visit Recommended Ranking 2nd place: Sensoji Temple / 2.83 million people
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 2nd place is "Sensoji" !
It is said to have been built around 628 (Emperor Suiko's 36th year).
The oldest temple in Tokyo
is. The principal image is the statue of the Bodhisattva Shokanzeon, which was pulled out of the river by fishermen.In ancient times, many warriors, such as Minamoto no Yoritomo and Tokugawa Ieyasu, used it to pray for victory before important situations involving going to war. He is also known for his prayers.
The benefits of Sensoji Temple are
Fulfillment of wishes
. It is a versatile blessing that will make your wishes come true regardless of genre. Before visiting for New Year's visit, be sure to decide on your wishes.
Sensoji Temple is an ancient temple that is full of spiritual power, and at the same time, the shopping street ``Nakamise'' that runs from ``Kaminarimon'' in front of the precincts is very popular.
One of the best sightseeing spots in Tokyo
There is also!
Nakamise, which stretches straight, is packed with shops selling gourmet food, sweets, souvenirs, and more! Along with New Year's visit,
Tokyo Asakusa sightseeing
Why not have some fun?
Visiting hours: January 1st 0:00~20:00, January 2nd and 3rd 6:30~20:00
Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 3rd place: Nishiarai Daishi / 630,000 people
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 3rd place is “Nishiarai Daishi” !
It is a historic temple that is said to have been founded by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in 826 (Tencho 3). Kanagawa ・ Kawasaki City ``Kawasaki Daishi'', Chiba ・ Katori City Along with ``Kanpukuji'' in `` Kanto three great masters of warding off evil spirits ” is counted. Nishiarai Daishi's principal image is the "Eleven-faced Kannon", which is said to have been carved by Kobo Daishi himself! It is enshrined in the main hall, the center of the temple, along with a statue of Kobo Daishi.
The benefits of Nishiarai Daishi, which is famous as a spot to ward off evil spirits, are as follows:
Ward off evil/good luck
In addition to this, there are also power spots scattered around the temple grounds.
Academic success, love success, business prosperity, wart removal
There are various genres!
burn out earthly desires at the beginning of the year
Goma prayers and prayers to ward off evil spirits
Why not try it?
Visiting hours: January 1st 0:00-22:00, January 2nd and 3rd 8:00-22:00
Address: 1-5-1 Nishiarai, Adachi-ku, Tokyo
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 4th place: Okunitama Shrine / 540,000 people
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 4th place is “Ookunitama Shrine” !
It is an old shrine with a very long history, having been founded around 111 (Emperor Keiko's 41st year). Around 645 (Taika 1), when the Taika Reforms occurred, six companies scattered throughout Musashi Province, which had spread throughout the Kanto region, were brought together and settled into their current form.
The main deity enshrined at Okunitama Shrine is Okunitama no Okami, the guardian deity of Musashi Province and the same deity as Okuninushi of Izumo. In addition to warding off evil spirits and bringing good luck, he seems to be the god of Okuninushi, known for numerous love stories.
Matchmaking benefits
It is known for.
Boosts bad luck and love luck
Why not visit the shrine to pray for these things?
In addition, the company crow embroidery A rare design with amulet to ward off evil spirits is famous. Be sure to check it out too!
Visiting hours: December 31st 6:30-January 1st 21:00, January 2nd 6:30-20:00, January 3rd 6:30-19:00
Address: 3-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 5th place: Yushima Tenjin / 500,000 people
Tokyo New Year's visit recommended ranking 5th place is “Yushima Tenjin” !
It has a long history and is said to have been founded in 458 (Emperor Yuryaku 2nd year).
Highly recognized nationwide
We are proud of
It was originally built as a shrine to enshrine Amenotajikaraonomikoto, a god known for his unrivaled strength in Japanese mythology.
Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning
Since then, it has gained the faith of people involved in academics.
The most famous benefit of Yushima Tenjin is, after all,
academic achievement
! If you know someone near you who is preparing for an exam, this is a power spot you should definitely visit in the new year!
The charms that can be purchased are not limited to academic purposes. Obtaining qualifications and employment There is a wide variety of such things. Why not buy one as a souvenir in case the person in question cannot come to New Year's visit?
Visiting hours: January 1st 0:00-19:00, January 2nd and 3rd 8:00-18:00
Address: 3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Let's go to Tokyo for New Year's visit!
This time, in ranking format, Recommended spots for New Year’s visit in Tokyo We have featured! How was it?
In various places in Tokyo, even across the country Number of top-level worshipers proud of Old shrines/famous temples are scattered. Please refer to this special feature and enjoy the new year. Tokyo Please go to the shrines and temples for New Year's visit.
*The contents of this article are current as of November 2023.
