Shōin shrine, Tokyo

Name: Shōin shrine
Address: 4-35-1 Wakabayashi, Tokyo, 154-0023, Japan
Telephone: +81 3-3421-4834

#178 among attractions in Tokyo

Temple, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Shōin Shrine, located in Setagaya, Tokyo, is the Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirit of Yoshida Shōin, an activist during the Edo era. ()

Local name: 松陰神社 Established: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 35°38'50"N, 139°39'22"E

Address

4-35-1 Wakabayashi世田谷区 (shi tian gu qu)Tokyo 154-0023 Japan

Contact

+81 3-3421-4834

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Day trips

Shōin shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Carrot Tower, Tokyo/Setagaya, Sangenjaya, Hitomi Memorial Hall.

0.8 miE
Architecture, View point
Carrot Tower, Tokyo
20 min walk • The Carrot Tower is a high-rise commercial building located in Sangen-jaya, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It was completed in November 1996. The building has 26 stories above ground and 5 basement levels. Its name was the winning entry in a competition among local children.
~1930 ftSW
Area
Tokyo/Setagaya, Tokyo
10 min walk • Setagaya is a special ward in Tokyo, Japan. It is also the name of a neighborhood and administrative district within the ward. The ward calls itself Setagaya City in English.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Sangenjaya, Tokyo
22 min walk • Sangenjaya is a district of Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. It is also known as Sancha for short. It is home to many bars, cafes and restaurants. Some major streets include National Route 246, Setagaya-dori and Chazawara-dori.
1.1 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Hitomi Memorial Hall, Tokyo
29 min walk • Showa Women's University Hitomi Memorial Hall was built by Showa Women's University in Tokyo, Japan on its campus in 1980 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the foundation of its predecessor, the Japan Women's School of Higher Education.
~560 ftNE
Universities and schools
Kokushikan University, Mitaka
3 min walk • Kokushikan University is a private university in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Combined teams of the Graduate School of Engineering and the Department of Science and Engineering competed against 130 team and came in 11th place in the 27th Formula SAE in 2007.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Shimokitazawa, Tokyo
30 min walk • Shimokitazawa is a commercial and entertainment district in Setagaya, Tokyo. Also known as "Shimokita", the neighbourhood is well known for the density of small independent fashion retailers, cafes, theaters, bars and live music venues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shōin shrine open?

Shōin shrine is open:

Monday 7 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 5 pm
Thursday 7 am - 5 pm
Friday 7 am - 5 pm
Saturday 7 am - 5 pm
Sunday 7 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Shōin shrine?

Nearby attractions include Kokushikan University, Mitaka (3 min walk), Tokyo/Setagaya, Tokyo (10 min walk), Carrot Tower, Tokyo (20 min walk), Sangenjaya, Tokyo (22 min walk).

How to get to Shōin shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shōin shrine:

Bus

世田谷区民会館 • Lines: 反11, 渋52 (5 min walk)
Wakabayashi Ekimae • Lines: 森91, 渋52 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Shoin-jinja-mae • Lines: Sg (6 min walk)
Wakabayashi • Lines: Sg (6 min walk)

Metro

Umegaoka • Lines: Oh, Ot (16 min walk)
Gotokuji • Lines: Oh, Ot (18 min walk)

Train

Umegaoka (17 min walk)
Gotokuji (18 min walk)

Shōin shrine, Tokyo

Facts and practical information

Shōin shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Carrot Tower, Tokyo

Tokyo/Setagaya, Tokyo

Sangenjaya, Tokyo

Hitomi Memorial Hall, Tokyo

Kokushikan University, Mitaka

Shimokitazawa, Tokyo

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Shōin shrine open?

Which popular attractions are close to Shōin shrine?

How to get to Shōin shrine by public transport?