[Japanese Shrine Series] Tokyo Hie Shrine ⛩️

Shintoism is the religion of the Ryukyu and Yamato peoples, and shrines dedicated to Shinto gods are found in many Japanese cities. In Tokyo, Hie Shrine in Chiyoda Ward is one of the famous Shinto shrines. Hie Shrine is a shrine that has served as the guardian shrine of the Japanese Imperial Palace since the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The Sanno Festival, one of Japan's three major festivals, is held every two years. The Sanno Festival is a festival held at Hie Shrine. The Shinkosai procession of the Sanno Festival is held from June 7th to 17th in even-numbered years. The Jinkosai procession begins at Hie Shrine. In addition to being a famous religious site in Tokyo, Hie Shrine is also a popular photography spot for tourists. When visiting Hie Shrine, you can not only feel the strong religious atmosphere, but also take photos in the red torii tunnel. 【address】 2-10-5 Nagatacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 【transportation】 Tokyo Metro: Take the Namboku Line or Ginza Line, get off at Tameike-Sanno Station, and exit from Exit 7 Taxi: Take a taxi to #JapanAttractions #Japan #Tokyo #OverseasTravel