Ookunitama-jinja Shrine 大國魂神社

3-1 Miyamachi, Fuchu City, Tokyo

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Okunitama-jinja Shrine is one of Tokyo's oldest and most visited shrines

Okunitama-jinja Shrine is one of Tokyo's oldest shrines, with a history of about 1,900 years. Located at the center of Fuchu City, it is considered one of the five major shrines of Tokyo along with Meiji Jingu, Yasukuni Jinja Shrine, Hie Jinja, and Tokyo Daijingu.

Every year Okunitama-jinja Shrine holds its Kurayami festival in May, while in fall it holds its lively Chestnut Festival (Kuri Matsuri), which features kyogen and kagura performances, about 260 paper lanterns, a parade of floats, and, of course, the area’s famous chestnuts. It’s also a popular shrine to visit for New Year's hatsumode. About 500,000 people visit each New Year's.

How to Get There

Fuchu StationKeio Line5 min on foot
Fuchuhommachi StationJR Nambu LineJR Musashino Line5 min on foot

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Opening Hours	6:30-17:00 6:00-17:00 *Changes depending on the season and/or time period Closing days: Open daily
Price	Cash Free
Facility Info	RestroomsParking Multi-purpose toilet

For updated information on opening hours, closings, prices, and more, please check the official website or ask the facility directly.