Shibuya is famous for its Scramble Crossing, fashion, and nightlife, but there are actually several small, peaceful shrines quietly tucked away around the station.
Here are three shrines you can visit within a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
They’re perfect for a quick stop during shopping or a relaxing stroll where you can experience a touch of traditional Japanese culture.
Konno Hachimangu Shrine – Auxiliary Shrine
Despite being just a few minutes from Shibuya Station, Konno Hachimangu Shrine is a mysterious place where the hustle and bustle of the city disappears the moment you step inside.
It is said to have been founded in the Heian period and is a historic shrine connected to the Shibuya clan, from whom the name “Shibuya” originates.
Blessings / Divine Favors / Spiritual Benefits
・Luck in Competitions & Career (God of War & Success): Hachiman is the deity of military fortune and victory, popular among athletes and business professionals.
・Protection from Misfortune
・Family Well-being
Highlights / Points of Interest
The main hall (Gohonden), adorned with beautiful Edo-period carvings, is a Tokyo-designated cultural property.
The weeping cherry blossoms in spring are especially famous.
The serene and calm grounds are perfect for photography.
There are also a few benches, so you can take a seat and slowly unwind, forgetting the noise of the city.
Click here for cute shrine figurines
Access: About a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station
Toyosaka Inari Shrine
A small red torii gate makes it a cute hidden spot.
This tiny, charming Inari Shrine suddenly appears between buildings along the Miyamasuzaka slope. Its row of red torii gates makes it a popular photo spot.
It has the atmosphere of a “secret shrine in Shibuya,” where locals often stop by to pray before work or while shopping.
Blessings / Divine Favors
Business Prosperity
Financial Luck
Career Success
Inari is known as the deity of business prosperity and is popular among office workers, shop owners, and creators.
Highlights / Points of Interest
A small path lined with red torii gates right in the heart of the city. Cozy and easy to stop by. Known for blessings of business prosperity.
Access: About a 5–7 minute walk from Shibuya Station (along Miyamasuzaka).
Miyamasu Ontake Shrine
A Quiet Power Spot Popular with Young People
Located along Miyamasuzaka, Miyamasu Ontake Shrine is a small, cozy shrine just a short walk from Shibuya Station.
Despite being in the city, it retains a traditional atmosphere, allowing visitors to pray in peace and quiet.
Blessings / Divine Favors
Health & Wellness
Good Fortune
Safe Travels
Shrines of the Ontake mountain system are well known for prayers for travel safety, making them recommended for tourists as well.
Highlights / Points of Interest
A peaceful atmosphere that feels unlike the busy city. Many visitors come to pray for travel safety and health. Located very close by, so it’s easy to visit together with Toyosaka Inari Shrine.
Access: About a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station
Summary: Enjoy Shibuya Beyond Just Shopping
All three shrines are within a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station.
They’re perfect for a quick visit between shopping or sightseeing, making them highly recommended for foreign travelers who want to “escape the city’s hustle and bustle for a little while.”
- Want to feel history? → Konno Hachimangu Shrine
- Looking for a cute Inari shrine? → Toyosaka Inari Shrine
- Want a peaceful prayer experience? → Miyamasu Ontake Shrine
When you visit Shibuya, be sure to take a stroll and discover this “other side of Shibuya.”
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