Hanazono Shrine

Hanazono Shrine
花園神社
Glossary of Shinto

The Hanazono Shrine (花園神社 Hanazono Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. This shrine was founded in the mid-17th century. Hanazono Jinja nestled in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku ward, Hanazono Jinja is a small and unobtrusive structure that, according to Fodor's, just happens to be one of the most historical shrines in Japan. Constructed in the Edo period by the Hanazono family, this Inari shrine—a shrine dedicated to Inari, the androgynous god of fertility and worldly success—is a favorite place for businessmen to pray for successful ventures.

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Coordinates: 35°41′37″N 139°42′19″E / 35.693553°N 139.705184°E / 35.693553; 139.705184

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