[2025 Tokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine (Updated Feb)

If you think Japan's festival season ends with the summer, you're wrong! Yoyogi Hachimangu dresses up for it's Autumn Festival with walls of warm white lanterns every September. This year, it opened for the first time in 3 years after the effect of COVID-19. You'll see dozens of food stalls for chocolate covered bananas, candied apples, yakisoba, french fries, meat skewers, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, etc etc! Everywhere you look, there's people wearing yukatas and fox masks, families taking a part in kingyo sukui (goldfish scooping) and shooting galleries. So let's grab some yakisoba and enjoy the Autumn scenery, shall we? #japan #fall #autumn #festival #matsuri #foodstall #shine #tokyo #yoyogi

・ Millefeuille Yumaishizaki ✨ Yoyogi ~ Tokyo gourmet ♪ ☕️🍰 ~ ・ ☆ Mom Mont Blanc Chef Ishizaki's second specialty, "Momont Blanc," makes the supreme millefeuille! !! 😆 Many people like peaches, but they used to be more popular than Millefeuille 💡 ・ This time, it was offered in the style that was previously offered at the store! !! 🙇‍♂️ Montblanc 💡 composed of peach, peach sorbet, red perilla jelly, and cream cheese tart Meringue on a cream studded with edible flowers Surrounded by peach compote and red perilla jelly, it's too beautiful visual 🥺 ・ The tart dough, fresh peaches, sorbet, and cream went great together and it was insanely delicious! !! 😭 There is no machine to make ice cream, so the degree of completion is 50%! I said, but the quality is not perfect 👏🏻 If you eat 100% of it, it will be too delicious and you will ascend to heaven 👼 lol ・ This is the one I want to repeat and eat right away 🥳 We will be taking out tomorrow, so if you are interested, please contact Chef Ishizaki's Instagram! !! → You can also eat in 🥺 ―――――――――――――――――――――――――――――― Millefeuille Yuma Ishizaki @millefeuille_yuma_ishizaki 22-3 Motoyoyogicho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Yoyogi-Hachiman Station Yoyogi Koen Station 5 minutes walk Irregular business ・ ・ #millefeuilleyumaishizaki #yumanite #chef Ishizaki #french #french cuisine #yoyogi #yoyogi gourmet #shibuya date #tokyo Cafe #tokyo Gourmet #tokyo Sweets #tokyo Date #mille-feuille #god Rufeuille #mont Blanc #mont Blanc #peach Sweets #takeout #takeout sweets #sweet things are justice #public Relations Manager #public Relations #ishizaki Support Captain

📍 Yoyogi Hachimangu • Address: 5-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo • Admission: Free • Transportation: 5-7 minutes walk from Yoyogi Koen Station on the Chiyoda Line 🚆 How to get there: Walk from Yoyogi Koen Station The most convenient way to get to Yoyogi Hachimangu is by taking the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line and getting off at Yoyogi Koen Station. From Exit 1, it's about a 5-7 minute walk. The route passes through a quiet residential area, offering a serene environment that is a stark contrast to the bustling areas of Shibuya and Harajuku, giving you a different, tranquil side of Tokyo. ⛩ Yoyogi Hachimangu: A Journey Through Time 1️⃣ Lush Shrine Environment As you enter the shrine, you'll be amazed by the lush greenery surrounding it, giving you the feeling of walking into a forest. Unlike larger, more open shrines, Yoyogi Hachimangu is relatively small but exudes a peaceful and sacred atmosphere, making it a great place for locals to pray and take leisurely walks. 2️⃣ Deities and Legends of Good Fortune Founded in 1212 (Kamakura period), Yoyogi Hachimangu has a history of over 800 years. The main deity enshrined here is Emperor Ojin, who is believed to bring good luck in competitions and success. Many entrepreneurs, business people, and students come here to pray for success in their endeavors. Interestingly, there are legends of good fortune and strong luck associated with this shrine. Many people claim to have experienced good luck after visiting, with some even winning the lottery and returning to give thanks. This has earned the shrine the nickname "Tokyo's Shrine of Good Luck." 3️⃣ Hidden Ancient Tombs In addition to the shrine itself, there's another fascinating discovery here—the Yoyogi Hachiman Ruins! These are some of the few remaining Jomon period relics in Tokyo. Archaeologists have unearthed ancient pottery and stone tools here, proving that this area has been inhabited since ancient times. It's truly fascinating to encounter thousands of years of history in this small shrine. 🎌 Must-Do Prayers & Good Luck Tips When visiting Yoyogi Hachimangu, don't miss out on the prayers and good luck charms! ✅ How to Pray: Like other Japanese shrines, first purify your hands at the temizuya, then proceed to the main hall, toss a 5-yen coin (symbolizing good luck), and perform the "two bows, two claps, one bow" ritual while sincerely making your wish. ✅ Get a Good Luck Charm: The shrine sells various "good luck charms," with the most popular being those for financial and competitive success. If you're looking for luck in business or investments, consider taking one home. ✅ Try Your Luck with Scratch Cards: Many locals buy lottery tickets or scratch cards nearby after praying to see if the shrine's "good luck blessing" works! 🎯 Trip Summary: Why You Must Visit Yoyogi Hachimangu? ✅ Hidden Shrine in Tokyo: Unlike the tourist-heavy Sensoji or Meiji Jingu, this shrine offers a more tranquil experience. ✅ Good Luck & Financial Blessings: Many people report experiencing good luck after visiting, with some even winning the lottery! ✅ Rich Historical Atmosphere: Experience different eras with a Kamakura period shrine and Jomon period ruins. ✅ Close to Yoyogi Park & Cafes: After visiting, you can take a leisurely stroll or relax at a nearby café. If you're looking for a peaceful place in Tokyo to relax your mind or seek good luck, Yoyogi Hachimangu is an excellent choice! Next time you're in Tokyo, consider visiting here—you might just find good fortune coming your way!

#0yentravelJanuary2025 The fresh daifuku at "Aito Denki Mochiten" near Yoyogi Park is made using 100% mochi rice, just like they were 100 years ago when there were no additives or preservatives, so it has a 5-hour shelf life. Even though it's a daifuku, it's also notable for using as little sugar as possible. After that time, it will gradually harden. Meticulously selected ingredients are used. Niigata Koganemochi, known as the king of mochi rice, and the bean paste is handmade in the workshop from the best Hokkaido azuki beans. The recommended item for this time of year is the winter strawberry fresh daifuku. The extremely soft mochi rice cakes are wrapped in the gentle sweetness of the strawberries and bean paste. I think this is a daifuku that will put a smile on anyone's face. Although there is always a line at this store, you can make a reservation through their official LINE account. The craftsmen will make it according to the reservation time. ・ Aito Denki Mochiten 1-3-4 Tomigaya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Tuesday to Sunday (10:30 to 16:00) Monday (open on public holidays, closed the following day) [Reservations] Reservations can be made one week before the pick-up date 03-5738-7849