Mysterious Zen at Hie Shrine

#Tokyo Attractions Walking into the historic Hie Shrine in Tokyo is like entering a painting of a Japanese shrine full of mysterious Zen. Passing through the bright red Torii gate is a deep and winding path to the shrine. The road is lined with lush, ancient trees that create a green atmosphere for the road. Walking up slowly along the stone steps, you can hear the natural sounds of flowing water and rustling bamboo leaves from time to time, which together with the lush fern and herbaceous vegetation planted along the road form a natural forest scenery. The higher we go, the fresher and cooler the air becomes, with a unique and refreshing scent of mountain phytoncides.