
Taito
Discover temples and shrines in Taito, Japan
Temples & Shrines in Taito

Shusho-in
Buddhist TempleShōshō-in is a temple located in Tokyo. While detailed historical information is limited, this temple serves as an important place of Buddhist worship and spiritual practice in the area. Further research may reveal more about its history and significance.

Imado
Buddhist TempleImado Shrine (Imado Jinja) in Asakusa, Tokyo, is a Shinto shrine known for its maneki-neko associations and matchmaking; it enshrines Izanagi and Izanami.

Asakusa Jinja
Shinto ShrineAsakusa Shrine, also known as Sanja-sama, is a Shinto shrine in Asakusa, Tokyo. Built in 1649 by shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu, it honors the three men who founded the nearby Sensō-ji Temple: the Hinokuma brothers and the village headman Haji no Matsuchi. The shrine survived the 1945 Tokyo air raids and is designated an Important Cultural Property. It hosts the famous Sanja Matsuri festival every May and continues to be a revered site for worship and cultural events.

Choan-ji
Buddhist TempleHistoric Rinzai Zen temple in Yanaka founded in 1669, part of the Yanaka Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage dedicated to Jurojin. Features beautiful gardens with azaleas, ancient stone tablets from 1,000 years ago, and the tomb of artist Kano Hogai.

Shinobazu Benten-do
Buddhist TempleA 17th-century Buddhist temple hall dedicated to Benzaiten, goddess of water, music, and fortune. Located on an island in Shinobazu Pond within Ueno Park, the temple is surrounded by lotus flowers and accessible via a short bridge, creating a serene atmosphere.

Tenno-ji
Buddhist TempleHistoric Tendai Buddhist temple in Tokyo's Yanaka district, founded in the 13th century. Known for its bronze Great Buddha statue and serene cemetery. The temple offers a peaceful retreat in the traditional Yanaka neighborhood, popular for its nostalgic atmosphere.





