Nihonbashi Hie Shrine stands among Kayabacho's office buildings. Its official goshuin hours are 8:00–16:00. Earlier goshuin and grounds photographs are accompanied by information on its books and directions from nearby stations.
Goshuin/Visit confirmation items for Nihonbashi Hie Shrine
- Goshuin hours
- The official "goshuin Amulet" information is from 8:00 to 16:00. Please check for any changes to festivals, etc. before your visit.
- Goshuin Books
- The official notice lists a turnip-and-helmet goshuin book with an offering of ¥2,000. Ask at the counter whether that includes an inscription.
- offering/Method of goshuin
- The official pages checked did not establish the offering for an individual goshuin or whether handwritten and separate-sheet versions are available.
- Contact
- Shrine office: 03-3666-3574. Distinguish the goshuin counter's closing time from the hours when the grounds are open.
Notation of “Nihonbashi Hie Shrine” and “Hie Shrine, Nihonbashi Subsidiary Shrine”
The official website is currently using the name "Nihonbashi Hie Shrine". If you are looking for the name "Hie Shrine, Nihonbashi Subsidiary Shrine" in the original article, please use the 1-6-16 Nihonbashi Kayabacho location as your landmark. It is important not to confuse it with Nagatacho's Sanno Hie Shrine.
Ink writing of "Hie Shrine" can be seen on past goshuin photos. The designs listed are records from 2014, and there is no guarantee that you will still receive the same typeface or seal.
Do not confuse goshuin book with the amount of the amulet.
The official offerings page lists amulets, including the turnip amulet, separately from goshuin books. An amulet's offering is not the goshuin offering; specify what you would like at the counter.
If you don't rush to receive only goshuin and set aside time to pray first, you can visit the shrine calmly. If you're going around Nihonbashi, be sure to keep in mind that the shrine's reception closes at 4pm when deciding on your order.
Access and location map
Official information: 1 minute walk from Tokyo Metro Kayabacho Station Exit 10/11, 5 minute walk from Nihonbashi Station Exit D2. There is parking for two cars at the shrine, and advance reservations are required. It is an easy place to visit by public transportation.
Location: 1-6-16 Kayabacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
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Previous visit records and photos (posted in 2014)
The following account preserves the original visit experience and historical introduction. The photographs and encounters at the counter date from that publication; they do not describe a new visit. Old access instructions have been replaced by the checked information above. Historical accounts and spiritual benefits are presented as traditions and beliefs.
This is a shrine of Sanno Hie Shrine in Nagatacho, Tokyo, located in a valley between office buildings, right outside the exit of Kayabacho Station on the Tokyo Metro.
Perhaps it was during the lunch break, but when I visited the shrine, I could often see office workers in suits making their way to the shrine.
History and traditions
Enshrined deity: Hie Okami
· Oyamakuinokami
· Kuninotokotachi no Kami
· Izanagi no Kami
· Tarashinakatsuhikokami
Aiden
Asama Okami, Sugawara Okami, Inari Okami
It is said that a place of worship was established in the mid-1600s as a resting place for mikoshi during the festival of Sanno Hie Shrine.
Shrine building
The current shrine building was apparently built after the Great Kanto Earthquake.
At that time, the deities of Kitano Shrine, Inari Shrine, and Sengen Shrine, which were subsidiary shrines within the grounds, were enshrined together in the main shrine, where they are still worshiped.
Meitoku Inari Shrine, a subsidiary shrine, stood within the grounds.
Notes from the visit
I was able to receive goshuin at the shrine office next to the shrine building, but it didn't seem like the person was always there.
Perhaps because it is surrounded by buildings, the shrine has a cool breeze and does not feel the hustle and bustle of the city.
Sources and scope of verification
- goshuin/Amulet - Nihonbashi Hie ShrineNihonbashi Hie Shrine: goshuin reception 8:00-16:00, turnip/helmet stamp book 2,000 yen, current shrine name
- Access - Nihonbashi Hie ShrineNihonbashi Hie Shrine: Location, approximate walking distance from Kayabacho/Nihonbashi Station, 2 parking spaces, inquiries required
Official sources were checked on 2026-11-07. The individual goshuin offering and availability of handwritten or separate-sheet versions on the day remain unconfirmed. Earlier photographs do not guarantee today's designs, prices or service.
Goshuin and travel information has been checked against official and other cited sources, with unconfirmed points identified. Earlier photographs and personal experiences remain records of their original visits. Check the stated dates for limited designs.