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Hanazono Shrine

Hanazono Shrine in Shinjuku.
2018 photograph by Bernard Spragg. NZ. Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (see source). Image unchanged; displayed to fit.

Shinjuku

A shrine woven into central Shinjuku.

Hanazono Shrine adds a different rhythm to the streets east of Shinjuku Station. Make a short visit before continuing to shops or an evening meal, and leave room for people who come here to worship.

Location & map ↓Visitor information ↗
Suggested time
20–30 minutes
Visit style
Independent shrine stop
Best for
Local history and a quieter pause
Services
Check shrine notices
Events
Festival days differ from ordinary days
Combine with
A central Shinjuku walk

See the shrine in its neighbourhood

The shrine has long served the Shinjuku community. Its history also connects with theatrical performances used to raise rebuilding funds after fires. Look for the contrast between the precinct and the surrounding commercial streets.

Keep festival expectations separate

Large annual celebrations transform the grounds, but they are not an everyday attraction. Check current event dates if that is your reason for visiting; a normal day works better for a brief, unhurried stop.

Location & access

Hanazono Shrine

5-17-3 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Neighbourhood

Shinjuku

Beside Shinjuku-sanchome Exit E2, or about 7 minutes from Shinjuku Station’s East Exit.

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Keep exploring

Omoide Yokocho →Read the visitor guideTokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories →Read the visitor guideExplore Places →Find another neighbourhood or experience

Sources & planning links

Visitor information checked on 2 November 2026. Suggested visit lengths are TokyoWaltz planning estimates. Check official notices for changes to hours, admission and access.