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.
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
- 5-6 Sugacho, Shinjuku City, Sugacho, Tokyo, 160-0018, JP
- +813-3351-7023
- Visit website
- 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.
Getting There
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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.
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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.
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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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