Let’s go to a shrine in Tokyo famous for the god of learning to pray for your success!

The examination season begins at the beginning of the year and runs through March. Many students may be heading to the shrines to pray for success in their examinations. Many shrines in Tokyo are said to be beneficial for academic success, and we would like to introduce a shrine dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, the “god of learning,” and Meiji Shrine, which is considered one of the most powerful place in the city. We recommend that you visit these shrines not only for school entrance exams, but also for job hunting, qualification exams, etc., regardless of age or gender, if you are seeking for blessings.

“Meiji Jingu Shrine” where you can refresh yourself in nature.

Meiji Jingu Shrine is known for boasting the largest number of Hatsumode visitors in Japan, over 3 million every year. The shrine is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and is located in the center of Tokyo, making it easily accessible to many people. There are many blessings that can be received at Meiji Jingu Shrine, such as family safety, good luck, and protection from bad luck, but the most famous of them all is the prayer for success in school. The shrine offers not only the “Academic Charm” but also the “Success of Examinations Charm,” so why don’t you wear it with your wish? In addition, Meiji Jingu Shrine is located in the city but has large grounds and rich forests, so visitors can take a relaxing stroll and forget about the busyness of daily life. The wide sky and the greenery of the forest will make you feel at peace and relaxed. There is also a photogenic spot where sake barrels dedicated from all over Japan are lined up, making it a great place to take a break from studying and refresh yourself.

Opening Hours	February: 6:20 AM – 4:50 PM It depends on the month so check the Official Website
Address	1-1 Yoyogi-Kamizonocho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	17 min. walk from Shinjuku Washington Hotel
URL	https://www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/

The plum blossoms and Ema are a wintertime tradition at Yushima Tenjin Shrine.

Yushima Tenjin Shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane and is said to be the best place in Tokyo to pray for success in entrance exams. This shrine is famous throughout Japan for its blessings for success in school and academics. There are many Ema (votive pictures) in the precincts of the shrine, and during the examination season, the shrine is filled with Ema. This scene is said to be one of the most popular winter scenes at the shrine. In addition to charms for academic success, the shrine also offers a “Pencil for Academic Success” and other goods suitable for students preparing for entrance examinations. There are also good luck charms related to Amenotajikara-no-mikoto, who has been enshrined at the shrine since its foundation. The approach from Yushima Tenjin Shrine to Okachimachi is called “Gakumon-no-michi,” or the path of learning, and is lined with long-established stores and food stalls, so it is a good place to enjoy a stroll for a break.

Opening Hours	Opening Time of Gate　6:00 Am – 8:00 PM Time to buy Good luck charms, etc.　8:30～19:30
Address	3-30-1 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	8 min. walk from Okachimachi Sta. which is 2 min. by JR train from JR Akihabara Sta. This is 3 min. walk from Akihabara Washington Hotel. 20 min. walk from Akihabara Washington Hotel
URL	https://www.yushimatenjin.or.jp/pc/index.htm

Kameido Tenjin Shrine, where you can view the Sky Tree and the shrine pavilion at the same time.

The shrine was built in 1646 and enshrines Sugawara no Michizane. Known as “Kameido no Tenjin-sama” since long ago, the shrine is well known not only by residents but also by many worshippers. It is one of the most popular shrines for students preparing for entrance exams, as it is believed to bring blessings related to academic achievement. The shrine pavilions and corridors were modeled after the architectural style of Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in Kyushu, and there is a beautiful garden with a drum bridge over a pond. During this season, plum blossoms are also in bloom, and visitors can take a relaxed stroll while surrounded by the flowers. The main shrine pavilion overlooks the Sky Tree, offering a magical view of the past and the present at the same time. Why not visit not only to pray for success, but also to be healed by the beautiful scenery in Tokyo?

Opening Hours	6:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address	3-6-1 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	12 min. walk from Kameido Sta. which is 9 min. by JR train from JR Akihabara Sta.
URL	http://kameidotenjin.or.jp/