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Suga Shrine: A Blend of History and Anime Fame

Discover Tokyo's Suga Shrine: A historic sanctuary famed as the 'Your Name' anime pilgrimage spot, blending tradition with modern appeal.

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Suga Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Tokyo's Shinjuku City, known as the guardian of Yotsuya since the Edo period. While historically significant, it gained recent fame as a key location in the anime film 'Your Name,' drawing fans worldwide to its iconic staircase.

A brief summary to Suga Shrine

  • Monday 10 am-5 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
  • Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am-5 pm
  • Friday 10 am-5 pm
  • Saturday 10 am-5 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-5 pm

Local tips

  • Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds, especially if you want to take photos on the iconic staircase.
  • Purchase an ema or goshuin featuring imagery from 'Your Name' as a memento of your visit.
  • Check the weather forecast before visiting to get the best lighting for photos on the Otokozaka stairs.
  • Take time to explore the entire shrine grounds, including the main building and water purification pavilion.
  • Try your luck with an omikuji, available in multiple languages, for insight into your future.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    The closest station to Suga Shrine is Yotsuya-Sanchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. From Exit 3, it's approximately a 5-7 minute walk to the shrine. Alternatively, you can walk from Yotsuya Station (JR Chūō Line, JR Sōbu Line, Tokyo Metro Nanboku Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line), which is about an 11-minute walk. Subway fares in Tokyo typically range from ¥170 to ¥320 depending on the distance.

  • Walking

    From Yotsuya-Sanchome Station, walk straight along Shinjuku Dori, then turn left onto the smaller street after the fire station. Walk straight, and you will see the staircase of Suga Shrine. From Yotsuya Station (Akasaka Exit), walk towards Shinjuku Dori, turn right, and follow the road until you see the fire station. Turn right after the fire station, walk straight, and you will see the staircase of Suga Shrine.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available in Tokyo. From Shinjuku Station, a taxi ride to Suga Shrine would typically cost between ¥1,200 and ¥1,500, depending on traffic. The ride would take approximately 10-15 minutes.

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Suga Shrine, nestled in the Yotsuya district of Shinjuku, Tokyo, offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern pop-culture appeal. Founded in 1634, the shrine has been the traditional guardian of Yotsuya's eighteen districts since the Edo period. Originally two separate shrines, the Gozutennou Shrine and the Inari Shrine, Suga Shrine was formed after the Meiji Restoration. The enshrined deities are Susano-o-no-Mikoto, revered as a protector against evil spirits and natural disasters, and Ukanomitama-no-Mikoto, believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. The shrine's main building was restored in 1989. Suga Shrine is also known for its annual festival in June, which was one of the five largest festivals in Edo. The shrine is designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Shinjuku Ward, with offerings such as the Sanjuroku-Uchusen picture scroll. In recent years, Suga Shrine has experienced a surge in popularity due to its appearance in the 2016 anime film, 'Your Name'. The shrine's Otokozaka stairs, with their distinctive red handrails, have become a pilgrimage site for fans of the film, who come to recreate scenes from the movie. The shrine also offers ema (votive tablets) and goshuin (shrine seals) featuring imagery from 'Your Name'. The shrine provides omikuji (paper fortunes) in English, Korean and Chinese.

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