Hikawa Shrine, Tokyo

Name: Hikawa Shrine
Address: 6-10-12 Akasaka, Tokyo, 107-0052, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3583-1935

#216 among attractions in Tokyo

Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture

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Hikawa Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan. In Tokyo, it is the best known of the 59 branch shrines of the Hikawa jinja, which was designated as the chief Shinto shrine for the former Musashi province. ()

Local name: 氷川神社 Established: 1730 (294 years ago)Architectural style: Ishi-no-ma-zukuriCoordinates: 35°40'6"N, 139°44'10"E

Address

6-10-12 Akasaka港区 (赤坂)Tokyo 107-0052 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3583-1935

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Hikawa Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The National Art Center, Roppongi, Roppongi Hills, National Theatre of Japan.

0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
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0.8 miSW
Happening nightlife and international art
Roppongi, Tokyo
20 min walk • Roppongi, located in the heart of Tokyo, Japan, is renowned as the city's most vibrant entertainment district. This bustling area is a melting pot of culture, nightlife, and international dining, attracting both locals and tourists alike.
0.7 miSW
City complex with a 54-story skyscraper
Roppongi Hills, Tokyo
17 min walk • Roppongi Hills is a modern development that has reshaped the skyline of Tokyo, Japan. This sprawling complex, situated in the heart of the city, is a symbol of urban sophistication and a hub for culture, business, and entertainment.
1 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Comedy club
National Theatre of Japan, Tokyo
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0.5 miNE
Temple, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Hie Shrine, Tokyo
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Museum, History museum
Diplomatic Archives, Tokyo
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~1890 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Suntory Museum of Art, Tokyo
10 min walk • The Suntory Museum of Art is an arts museum located in Tokyo Midtown, Roppongi, Tokyo. It is owned by the Suntory corporation. The collection theme of the art works is "Art in life" and they mainly have Japanese antiques.
~1580 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Suntory Hall, Tokyo
8 min walk • The Suntory Hall is a concert venue in the central Akasaka district of Tokyo, Japan. Part of the Ark Hills complex, it consists of a main concert hall, widely considered one of the finest in the world for its acoustics — indeed Herbert von Karajan called it “a jewel box of sound” — and a smaller side-hall for chamber music.
~1770 ftSW
Posh shopping and dining hub with a park
Tokyo Midtown, Tokyo
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0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum
Okura Museum of Art, Tokyo
11 min walk • Okura Museum of Art is a museum in Tokyo, Japan. The museum opened in Toranomon, Tokyo in 1917 to house the collection of pre-modern Japanese and East-Asian Art amassed since the Meiji Restoration by industrialist Ōkura Kihachirō.
0.4 miW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Nogi Shrine, Tokyo
12 min walk • Nogi Shrine was established on November 1, 1923 and dedicated to General Nogi Maresuke and his wife Nogi Shizuko after their death on September 13, 1912.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Hikawa Shrine open?

Hikawa Shrine is open:

Monday 6 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 5 pm
Thursday 6 am - 5 pm
Friday 6 am - 5 pm
Saturday 6 am - 5 pm
Sunday 6 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Hikawa Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower, Tokyo (7 min walk), Suntory Hall, Tokyo (8 min walk), Akasaka Blitz, Tokyo (8 min walk), Ark Hills, Tokyo (8 min walk).

How to get to Hikawa Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hikawa Shrine:

Bus

Roppongi-itchome Ekimae • Lines: 都01 (5 min walk)
Akasaka Ark Hills • Lines: 都01 (6 min walk)

Metro

Roppongi-itchome • Lines: N (7 min walk)
Akasaka • Lines: C (8 min walk)

Train

Shinanomachi (31 min walk)
Monorail Hamamatsucho (38 min walk)