Alex Wu
只有東鄉神社才有Hello Kitty的御朱印跟御守~所以推薦大家要來這哦
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Togo Jinja
The shrine next to Harajuku’s Takeshita Street which enshrines Heihachiro Togo.
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Heihachiro Togo worked as an admiral of the Japanese navy. This shrine honors the former navy general and is located close to Harajuku Station. Although it is in the middle of a city, the 7-acre grounds are rich in nature and quietness. It was built in 1940 with the requests and donations sent from all over Japan after the death of Togo.
It is known as the shrine of “winning luck” after Heihachiro Togo who led Japan to a victory in 1907. Many visit to obtain the “winning plates” and “winning charms.” “Winning plates” have the genuine calligraphy of Heihachiro Togo. Mr. and Mrs. Togo were a loving couple all their lives. Thus, besides winning, Togo is revered as a god of marital relationship.
The good luck charm and stamp booklet sold here come with Hello Kitty on them and are quite popular. These came out of Harajuku’s cute culture, where the shrine is located, and Japan’s traditional culture blended together. You can receive the red ink stamp in a special Hello Kitty design with a bow into your Booklet.
Highlights
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The shrine facing Takeshita Street in Harajuku, built in 1940.
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The former navy admiral, Heihachiro Togo, is enshrined.
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The “winning plates” to make a wish of winning in contests and the charms decorated with Kitty are popular.
Photos
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![At the main hall, the “Z Banner” for victory is raised]()
At the main hall, the “Z Banner” for victory is raised
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![Groves and a pond are on the grounds, offering amazing serenity at the center of Harajuku]()
Groves and a pond are on the grounds, offering amazing serenity at the center of Harajuku
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![The “winning plate” with Togo’s calligraphy “Victory” burned on it]()
The “winning plate” with Togo’s calligraphy “Victory” burned on it
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![The cute “Hello Kitty Stamp Booklet” is 1700 yen]()
The cute “Hello Kitty Stamp Booklet” is 1700 yen
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![The Kitty version of the red ink stamp]()
The Kitty version of the red ink stamp
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
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English pamphlets available.
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Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
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Yes, we hand out “Kakioki,” the pre-stamped paper.
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Is parking available?
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Yes, there is Togo Parking.
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Are coin lockers available?
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Not at the shrine, but there are lots available in the neighborhood.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 東郷神社
- Postal Code
- 150-0001
- Address
- 1-5-3 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3403-3591
- Closed
- Open every day
- Hours
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April to October 6:00am-5:00pm, November to March 6:30am-5:00pm
(On New Year’s Day, opens at 0:00am, closes at 6:00pm during Jan 1-3) - Admission
- Free
- Directions
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1) From JR Harajuku Station, walk 3 min.
2) From Tokyo Metro Meiji-jingumae <Harajuku> station, walk 5 min. - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)