Hakusan-jinja Shrine

Area

Sugamo / Komagome

Category

Shrine / temple History

Hakusan shrine boasts a long history; originally built in the 900s, the shrine moved to its current location in 1655. In particular, the hydrangea festival in June is a must-go. The shrine is also known to answer any prayers regarding dental health and toothaches. You can also bring your used toothbrush and place it at the toothbrush memorial.

Basic Information

Address

5-31-26 Hakusan, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

Phone

 03-3811-6568

Hours

Open year-round

Closed

Open year-round

Fee

Free

Website

http://www.city.bunkyo.lg.jp/bunka/kanko/spot/jisha/hakusan.html

Access

FromShinjuku Station

【Shinjuku Sta.】Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / for Ikebukuro　　
→【Yotsuya Sta.】Tokyo Metro Namboku Line / for Urawa-misono
→【Honkomagome Sta.】from Exit 1 → about a 5-minute walk

FromTokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / for Ikebukuro　　
→【Korakuen Sta.】Tokyo Metro Namboku Line / for Urawa-misono
→【Honkomagome Sta.】from Exit 1 → about a 5-minute walk

FromNarita Airport

【Narita Airport Sta.】Skyliner / for Keisei Ueno　　
→【Nippori Sta.】JR Yamanote Line / for Ikebukuro
→【Sugamo Sta.】Toei Mita Line / for Hiyoshi
→【Hakusan Sta.】from Exit A3 → about a 5-minute walk

FromHaneda Airport

【Haneda Airport Sta.】Keikyu Airport Express / for Narita Airport　　
→【Mita Sta.】Toei Mita Line / for Nishi-Takashimadaira 
→【Hakusan Sta.】from Exit A3 → about a 5-minute walk