Recommended! Temples in Japan that should be visited to ask for blessing
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Ana Hachiman Shrine
It is a shrine located not far from Waseda University. It has been built since 1636. It is considered one of the most ancient shrines. Students of Waseda University often come to wish for fulfillment, study, examination, and work because it is believed that the gods of this shrine will grant their wishes.
Koami Shrine
This ancient shrine is located in the center of a business district like Nihonbashi. Koami Shrine is a small old shrine located in the center of Nihonbashi district, Tokyo. Here you can worship the god Ukanomitama or Inari of harvesting, good fortune, and trade, Ichikishimahime no Kami or Benzaiten, and Fukurokuju. Although this shrine is amid the office building, it stands out with a building made of old pine wood that gives off a magical look, decorated with dragon-carved wood and Phoenix birds neatly and beautifully.
Asakusa temple
This temple is known as either Asakusa Temple or Red Lantern Temple. It is one of the oldest and most important Japanese temples in Tokyo. At the entrance of the temple, there is a large gate called Kaminarimon. In the temple area, the main building where Kannon Bosatsu or Thai people known as Kuan Yim. It was destroyed during World War II. and then it was rebuilt as a symbol of rebirth. It is believed that if you beckon the smoke from the incense pot in front of the temple to yourself, it will bring good luck to you. Therefore, tourists often stand at this incense pot. At the temple, there is Nakamise Avenue, a shopping street where snacks and souvenirs are sold. You can buy something here back as a souvenir or buy it and eat it in front of the store.
Meiji Jingu Shrine
Meiji Jingu Shrine in the Shibuya area has a 100-year-old shrine like Meiji Shrine where tourists can come to pray in a pleasant atmosphere. In addition, there is also an arch for hanging Ema wooden planks for wishes. You can buy a plank for 500 yen to write down a wish and hang it. Near the sacred tree, there is a wish paper on which you can write your wishes and put them in an envelope to directly send to the gods as well. The cool atmosphere and the magic of the Meiji Jingu Shrine make this place often a venue for many ceremonies.
Tokyo Daijingu Shrine
It’s a Tokyo Shrine to pray for love. On New Year’s Day or Valentine’s Day, the shrine will be filled with couples and young singles wishing for a happy love life. The god of this shrine is the god of love. The shrine is also famous for its amulets that promote love, both marriage and life partners. This shrine also predicts love accurately. Those who want to have a happy love life should not miss to make a wish here.
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