New Year's Visit Popular Power Spot Ranking Kanto

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Recommended power spots for New Year's visit in Kanto Introducing in ranking format.

Tokyo , Saitama , Chiba , Kanagawa The divine festivals and blessings enshrined at each temple in I will explain.
From the strongest power spots in Kanto to hidden spots , will be introduced by the Activity Japan editorial department from a unique perspective.

Please use this as a reference when going out for New Year's visit as a couple or family.

The information on available visiting hours is from 2022 to 2023. Information will be updated from time to time, but please check the official website for the latest information when you go out.

New Year's visit ranking 1st popular power spot in Kanto: Meiji Shrine/Tokyo

Meiji Shrine, a popular spot for New Year's visit

Tokyo Shibuya Ward It is in" Meiji Shrine "teeth, A shrine built on November 1, 1920 (Taisho 9) .
It enshrines Emperor Meiji, the 122nd emperor, and Empress Shoken as deities. Approximately 3 million people are visiting to worship.

Matchmaking, marital harmony, warding off bad luck, praying for successful entrance exams, good luck A wide range of benefits such as The vast grounds of 700,000 square meters are dotted with various power spots.

It has benefits for health and longevity. Kameishi ” and purifies bad air. Kiyomasa Well ”, brings about a good match “ Couple camphor tree (Meotokusu) ” are famous.

The grounds are so lush that you'll forget you're in the city, and the entire grounds will give you a refreshing feeling like a power spot.

Meiji Jingu
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
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New Year's visit ranking 2nd place popular power spot in Kanto: Naritasan Shinshoji/Chiba

New Year's visit to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Chiba

Chiba Narita City It is in" Naritasan Shinshoji Temple "teeth, A historic temple of the Shingon sect's Chizan sect, founded in 940 (Tenkei 3). is.

In the main hall is the main image of `` Fudo Myoo ' is enshrined here. In addition to the main hall, the 165,000 square meter precincts also include National Important Cultural Property “ Komyo-do Hall "or" Shakado (Shakado) There are various power spots, including .

Fulfillment in love, good fortune, career advancement, business prosperity, health and longevity, academic success, traffic safety Such Each temple has different benefits, so after visiting the main hall, be sure to stop by each temple as well.

Among them, the `` Goma (Ogoma) ” is a power spot where you can get great blessings. If you have a wish that you would like to make come true, why not ask someone to pray for you when you go out for New Year's visit?

Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
Visiting hours: All day (precincts open 24 hours, reception hours 8:00-16:00)
Address: Narita 1, Narita City, Chiba Prefecture

New Year's visit ranking 3rd place popular power spot in Kanto: Kawasaki Daishi/Kanagawa

Kawasaki Daishi/Kanagawa

Kanagawa Kawasaki City Famous for the ``Great Master of Evil'' located in `` Kawasaki Daishi "teeth, A Shingon Esoteric Buddhism temple founded in 1128 (Taiji 3) is.

The statue of Kukai “ Yakuyoke Kobo Daishi, the exorcist of evil spirits ” is the principal image, and furthermore “ Fudo Myoo "or" Aizen Myoo ” and other Buddhas are also enshrined here. Not only good for warding off evil spirits, but also It has benefits such as good luck, family safety, health and longevity, etc. Goma prayer ” is done every day .

Besides There is a blessing in disguise for those who have escaped damage from war. Fukutoku Inarido (Fukutoku Inarido) or, Stroking it has the benefit of improving physical health and recovering from illness. Nade Yakushi There are many power spots such as It is said that there is a blessing of good looks. Shozuka's old lady is especially popular among women.

There are many spots within the precincts where you can worship while feeling the sacred atmosphere, such as the beautiful vermilion Yasuragi Bridge and the Hakkaku Goju-no-to.

Kawasaki Daishi
Visiting hours: December 31st all day to January 1st 20:30, subject to change after January 2nd
Address: 4-48 Daishi-cho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture

New Year's visit ranking Popular power spot in Kanto 4th place: Sensoji/Tokyo

Sensoji Temple/Tokyo

Tokyo Taito It is in" Sensoji Temple "teeth, The oldest temple in Tokyo and one of Japan's leading tourist destinations There is also.

The main image is `` Shokanzeon Bodhisattva ” is enshrined here, and the blessing is that all your wishes will come true. It is said to be the most powerful power spot where all your wishes will come true, including matchmaking, warding off evil spirits, success in school, and prosperity in business. is.

There is a huge waraji that wards off evil spirits. Hozomon (Hozomon) or, It is said that exposing bad parts of your body to smoke will make you feel better. Joukoro is a popular power spot at Sensoji Temple.

In addition, it has the benefit of prosperous business. Zenizuka Jizo Hall ” and “ Awashimado There are various halls such as ” and you can feel the energy throughout Sensoji Temple.

Sensoji Temple
Visiting hours: January 1st 0:00~20:00, January 2nd and 3rd 6:30~20:00
Address: 2-3-1 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
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New Year's visit ranking Popular power spot 5th place in Kanto: Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine/Kanagawa

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine/Kanagawa

Kanagawa Kamakura city It is in" Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine "teeth, It was founded in 1180 as the guardian deity of the Kamakura samurai. .
In the main shrine, which is also an important cultural property, there are `` Emperor Ojin "" Empress Jingu "" Himegami )” are enshrined here. A shrine that brings good fortune in martial arts is.

Guaranteed victory and academic success Shirahata Shrine or, A prosperous business Maruyama Inari Shrine , A prayer stone for marital harmony. Masako stone There are many other shrines and famous places that offer various blessings.

In addition, at ``Shinen Botan Garden'' on the banks of ``Genji Pond'', `` New year peonies It is a popular power spot in Kamakura where you can experience the changing seasons as you visit the temple on your New Year's visit.

Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
Visiting hours: December 31st - January 2nd all day, January 3rd 0:00 - 21:00, January 4th and after 6:00 - 21:00
Address: 2-1-31 Yukinoshita, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture
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New Year's visit ranking 6th popular power spot in Kanto: Hikawa Shrine/Saitama

Hikawa Shrine/Saitama

Saitama Saitama City It is in" Hikawa Shrine "teeth, Tokyo , Saitama , Yokohama This shrine has a history of over 2400 years and is the headquarters of approximately 280 Hikawa Shrines nationwide, including is.

In the main hall, there are `` Susanoo no Mikoto "" Inada Hime no Mikoto "" Onamuchi no Mikoto ' is enshrined here.
Approximately 37 types of trees, including camphor trees and cherry blossoms, line the approximately 2 km long approach to the shrine, which boasts the longest length in Japan, and it is also attractive that you can enjoy visiting the shrine while feeling the changing seasons. is.

In addition to the main shrine, there are 13 subsidiary shrines with different tastes within the approximately 30,000 tsubo precincts, each with its own unique charm. Matchmaking, luck in competition, academic success, business prosperity, warding off evil spirits, warding off disasters, marital harmony, safe childbirth benefits such as there is.

Besides" snake pond "or" Shinbashi "" Couple Kusunoki There are also power spots such as ``, so after visiting the shrine, we recommend stopping by to receive even more blessings.

Hikawa Shrine
Visiting hours: December/January (usually) 6:00-17:00
Address: 1-407 Takahana-cho, Omiya-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture

New Year's visit ranking 7th popular power spot in Kanto: Katori Jingu/Chiba

Katori Shrine/Chiba

Chiba ・In Katori City Katori Shrine "teeth, Headquarters of approximately 400 Katori Shrines nationwide . It was given the title of ``Jingu'' before the Meiji period, One of the three major shrines along with Ise Jingu and Kashima Jingu is.

The enshrined deity has “ Futsunushi no Okami ” is enshrined, Luck in competition, luck in work, fulfillment of aspirations benefits such as there is. He is also famous as the god of martial arts.

In addition to the sacred cedar tree, which is about 1,000 years old, another popular tree is the cedar tree, which is divided into three branches. Sanbonsugi ”. If you enter the large hollow of the cedar tree in the center and pray, your wish will come true. It is said to be a power spot where your wishes will come true, and there is always a line.

In addition, there are earthquake prevention Keystone "teeth, Ibaraki It is paired with the keystone of Kashima Jingu in , and is also known as a powerful power spot that calms earthquakes. This shrine is recommended for people who want to accomplish something or compete in the new year.

Katori Shrine
Visiting hours: (usually) 8:30-17:00
Address: 1697-1 Katori, Katori City, Chiba Prefecture

Let's go to a power spot in Kanto for New Year's visit!

Children visiting the shrine on New Year's visit

Kanto power spots recommended for New Year’s visit We have introduced the rankings.

The entire precincts of each temple feel like a power spot, All the perfect spots to pray for the start of the year is. The benefits vary depending on each temple and shrine, so please use this as a reference for your New Year's visit.

During the year-end and New Year holidays, many stalls open and worshipers visit, and there are places where traffic restrictions are imposed around each temple and shrine. When going out for New Year's visit, please use public transportation as much as possible and avoid crowded times.

*The contents of this article are current as of December 2023.

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