Hie Jinja Shrine / National Diet Building
Hie Jinja Shrine / National Diet Building
Hie-Jinja Shrine was established more than 600 years ago. It is well-known for being one of the three biggest Japanese festivals which is held in June. This is a special shrine in that it has received offerings to the god from the imperial family since the Meiji era. The shrine was built in the Kamakura era, later it was moved to the Edo Castle.
National Diet Building is open to the public. Constructed in 1936, it’s been the seat of Japanese politics and government. The House of Representatives and the House of Councilors in the building are open for a free tour for the visitors.
The Hie Shrine
| Destination | A visit to a historic shrine, Hie Jinja Shrine, or Sanno Shrine with a history of more than 600 years and the tour around National Diet building. |
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| Time Slot/Days | 10:00-12:00/weekends |
| Feature Plan Descriptions | The festival held at the shrine is called the Sanno Festival, which is one of the three biggest festivals in Edo. The enshrined deities are for family prosperity and happy marriage. |
| Optional Lunch Plan | -13:00 Lunch at Ninja restaurant: Ninja Akasaka. Have fun while having food while attended by a ninja. |
