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Nezu Shrine
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon avoids crowds and gives softer light for photos; late April to early May is peak azalea season, with October offering good autumn colors.
Budget tips
Main shrine grounds are free to enter; the garden and azalea festival often charge a small admission fee around 300-400 JPY, so bring cash. Use a Tokyo Metro day pass to save on transport when visiting multiple nearby sites.
Recommended for
Garden lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Culture and shrine lovers, History buffs
Plan your visit
45-60 min
About
Fatti rapidi: A compact shrine tucked behind torii gates holds winding paths and over 3,000 azalea bushes that burst into layered pinks, whites, and magentas each spring. Vermilion torii gates punctuate shaded pockets, while quiet ponds and lacquered wooden halls give the place a calm, almost cinematic feel.
Punti salienti: Slip under an archway of azaleas where roughly 3,000 blooms make a scented tunnel, the air sweet and heavy enough that you notice the color before you hear footsteps. Locals still tuck tiny wooden votive plaques into a low alcove, many covered in handwritten wishes in kanji and stacked a few dozen high, creating a tactile, living time capsule.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, paths include stone steps, gravel, and narrow walkways.
- Arrive before 9:30 am during azalea season to beat tour groups and get cleaner photos.
- Photograph the azalea-covered slopes from the main approach and use the pond near the tea house for reflective shots.
- Keep noise low around worship areas, use the purification basin on arrival, and avoid flash photography inside the main hall.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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