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Nezu Shrine

根津神社

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One of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan (allegedly 1,900 years). The icon is the tunnel of vermillion torii gates along the hill — a mini-Fushimi-Inari in central Tokyo. Peaks in April when 3,000 azalea plants bloom simultaneously.

Type shrine, torii tunnel, azalea
💡 Local tip
  • April azalea bloom — plan around this if your dates hit.
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1-chōme-28-9 Nezu, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0031, Japan Directions ↗