Hanazono Inari Shrine — Attraction in Tokyo

An intriguing area, there are two shrines in very close proximity, the other being Gojo Tenjinsha. The Inari shrine has its own smaller path with the characteristic vermilion Torii and Kitsune statues, it has its own chōzuya for purification. There are two paths to the Inari shrine, one has many vermilion Torii but the gate was not open when I visited but the second gate next to the Gojo Tenjinsha gate was open, the two shrines are essentially linked by small paths and stairs. There was not much in the way of Omamori at the shrine but the Gojo Tenjinsha did have nice Ema displaying a...

Located just a 5 minute walk from Toshogu. Following the approach path, you’ll arrive at Gojoten and Hanazono Inari Shrines, and passing through a row of red torii gates will lead you to Hanazono Inari Shrine.

Here, the deities worshipped are Sukunahikona-no Mikoto and Sugawara no Michizane, the former revered as the god of medicine and health, and the latter as the god of learning. Many worshippers come here specifically to pray for good health or success in examinations. At Gojoten and Hanazono Inari Shrines, one may seek peace of mind and...

The Gojoten Shrine looked peaceful as well as harmonious and pretty. I did not know if one of the shrines or temples had people in the workshops setting up spas or medical equipment, but I admired it. There were some inscriptions of Japanese pictographs written on wooden posts near the Torii gate and tunnel arches, but none of the words were familiar to me. Overall, the trees and lanterns around the Gojoten Shrine Village provided a nice landscape view behind the Ueno Park I...