NAMIYOKE INARI SHRINE

Namiyoke Inari Shrine is an important shrine to the Tsukiji Fish Market. It literally means protection from waves and acts a guardian deity shrine for the fish market. The shrine was founded in 1659, but the present shrine was built in 1937.

Photo Credit: Tsuki Hotel

Photo Credit: Tsuki Hotel

Address: 6 Chome-20-37 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan

Hours: N/A

Website: http://www.namiyoke.or.jp/

How to get there: An 8 minute walk from Tsukijishijo Station, Exit A1 on the Tokyo Metro Oedo Line.