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About this spot
Hakusan Shrine in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, is a deeply historic shrine said to have been founded in the second year of Tenryaku (948) by transferring the deity from the Ichinomiya of Kaga. It received strong faith from the Tokugawa shogun family in the Edo period and is now known as a renowned shrine counted among the "Tokyo Ten Shrines." The shrine's greatest attraction is that it is one of Tokyo's leading hydrangea spots. Every June, about 3,000 colorful hydrangea plants bloom from the grounds to the adjacent Hakusan Park. During the "Bunkyo Hydrangea Festival" held at this time, the "Fuji-zuka" mound, normally closed to visitors, is opened to the public, and you can stroll along paths decorated with hydrangeas. The shrine is also known for matchmaking, and has a rare belief in a "god protecting dental health," with the famous "toothbrush memorial service" for worn-out toothbrushes. As a power spot with a quiet, pure atmosphere in the middle of the city, it is ideal for solo trips, holiday walks, and dates. Why not spend a peaceful time while feeling the changing seasons?
Last updated October 18, 2026