I have visited this shrine twice now, and had two very different experiences. The first visit was on a weekday morning in the Spring. There were few people around as we walked through the extensive grounds and viewed the shrine itself. We purchased an Ema (votive tablet) for 500 yen (about $5), and wrote a prayer on it, and hung it outside the ...

I LIKED THE SHRINE. IT WAS VERY CALM AND PEACEFUL OVER THERE. I REALLY LIKED THE SOUVENIR STORE. THE SURROUNDING AREA IS COOL WITH MANY STORES AND IT GIVES YOU THE NEW YORK FEELING.

If there is a title for the most serene spot in Tokyo, this could be it. It's the opposite of the capitalistic fervor surrounding Sensoji (Asakusa). The huge mon (gate) leads you into the cool, calm grounds with large trees surrounding you. There's not a whole lot to see beyond the simple shinto architecture but there's a good chance ...

The rainy day really set the mood for me. The shrine felt very serene on a rainy day.