Taito Ward

Tokyo Shitamachi Tours

The Seven Lucky Gods of Asakusa

There are many Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in the Asakusa area of Tokyo. Some of them enshrine the Seven Lucky Gods, and locals call nine of them the Seven Lucky Gods of Asakusa.
Shrines and Temples

Complete Guide: Sensoji Temple (Taito, Tokyo)

Sensoji Temple in Asakusa of Tokyo is the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this shrine.
Shrines and Temples

Complete Guide:  Asakusa Shrine (Taito, Tokyo)

We will introduce Asakusa Shrine in Asakusa of Toyo, which is also known as Sanja-sama. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this shrine.
Shrines and Temples

Guide to Yasaki Inari Shrine (Taito, Tokyo)

Yasaki Inari Shrine was built by the 3rd shogun in 1642 to protect the Edo Sanjusangendo hall. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this shrine.
Shrines and Temples

Guide to Otori Shrine (Taito, Tokyo)

Otori Shrine in Senzoku of Tokyo is a well-known Shinto shrine for the Tori-no-ichi market. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this shrine.
Shrines and Temples

Guide to Imado Shrine (Taito, Tokyo)

Imado Shrine in Imado is famous for its benefits: matchmaking and economic fortune. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this shrine.
Shrines and Temples

Guide to Hashiba Fudoson Temple (Taito, Tokyo)

Hashiba Fudoson Temple in Hashiba, Tokyo is a Buddhist temple with over 1,200 years of history. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this temple.
Shrines and Temples

Complete Guide: Yoshiwara Shrine (Taito, Tokyo)

Yoshiwara Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yoshiwara where a legal red-light district used to be. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this shrine.
Shrines and Temples

Guide to Kuchiire Inari Shrine (Taito, Tokyo)

Kuchiire Inari Shrine in Kiyokawa of Tokyo is a small Shinto shrine only locals know. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this shrine.
Shrines and Temples

Complete Guide: Matsuchiyama Shoden Temple (Taito, Tokyo)

Matsuchiyama Shoden Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in Asakusa, Tokyo. This article will introduce helpful information for you to visit this temple.