[2025 Nishitokyo Attraction] Travel Guide for Tanashi Shrine (Updated May)

A 7-minute walk from Tanashi Station. One of Tokyo's most powerful spots is located at a station that is unlikely to be used by non-locals. The main deities enshrined are Shinatsuhiko-no-Mikoto, Shinatobe-no-Mikoto, and Okuninushi-no-Mikoto. In particular, Shinatsuhiko-no-Mikoto and Shinatobe-no-Mikoto are said to be gods of wind who blew divine winds and forced the Mongolian army to retreat during the Mongol invasions. Tanashi Shrine has two golden dragons based on the five elements, and red, black, white, and blue dragons are placed in the other precincts. The large ginkgo tree, which resembles a dragon, is also magnificent. Worshippers from all over Japan now visit the shrine to represent the five dragons. When I visited, I encountered a couple who said they had come from Hokkaido. Recently, the shrine has become increasingly popular, with initiatives such as the Tanabata tunnel and flower water fountains. In addition, hydrangeas and the character for "luck" written in cursive script by SHOCK EYE have been dedicated. It takes less than 30 minutes to get there from Seibu Shinjuku Station by express train. Please take a little trip and visit the sacred land of dragons. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ❥❥ Tanashi Shrine Tanashi Station → 🚶‍♀️ About 7 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Tanashi Shrine #Dragon God #Power Spot #Shrine #Tokyo Sightseeing

#aprilblooms It was founded back to the Kamakura period, and it is said that it was originally located in Miyayama, Chatando, about 1 km away from the present. He called himself "Yuden Gongen" and moved to his current location in the 17th century. After that, the name of the shrine was changed to "Tanashi Shrine" in 1872. And in 1910, five small shrines in the town were enshrined together, and in 1949, Otori Okami was enshrined from Otori Shrine in Abeno, Osaka City, and it is said that it has reached the present. The main deities are Shinatsuhiko no Mikoto, Shinatobe no Mikoto, and Okuninushi no Mikoto, and they have been enshrined since the beginning of their founding. These two pillars are also known as the gods in charge of the wind. Currently, based on the idea of the five elements, the golden dragon is enshrined in the main hall as the class Tsuhiko no Mikoto and the class Tobe no Mikoto, and the black dragon, white dragon god, red dragon, and blue dragon are enshrined in various places in the precincts, and it is believed as the "God of the five dragons".

For those who want to travel around Tokyo, today I will introduce you to a few scenic spots, and then introduce in detail some great value transportation coupons, so that you can save money and travel easily~ 1️⃣Nagatoro Nagatoro is about to usher in the most beautiful season🍁The red leaves here are really beautiful. If you go there around the end of this month, you can see the mountains full of red leaves! ! Don’t miss Iwadachi. You can raft here and watch the Iwadachi on one side and the red leaves on the other side in the river! There is also a high chance that a sea of ​​clouds will appear during this period on Baodeng Mountain, so you can go and see it too! 2️⃣Kawagoe The beauty of Kawagoe is all year round ~ the garden 🌸 cherry blossoms during the cherry blossom season, the carp streamers on the entire street in May 🎏, and the wind chime season 🎐 in the summer are all beautiful 💥! 3️⃣Moomin theme park You must take your children to play in this park, because it is really suitable for walking children. From time to time, you can meet Moomin and take photos with him. Children love it very much. There are also large slides🛝, a small theater, etc. for fun. No problem all day long! 4️⃣Tano Shrine It is said that Tanashi Shrine is very popular among Japanese people because it enshrines dragons and this year happens to be the Year of the Dragon. You can buy a dragon-shaped cut and painted goshu seal, which is very delicate~ Regarding transportation, you can choose the discount tickets prepared by Seibu Railway for foreigners🔽 🪟You can get it at the limited express ticket sales offices at Seibu Shinjuku Station and Ikebukuro Station, and at the Seibu Ikebukuro Tourist Information Center. 🎫 SEIBU 1Day Pass+Nagatoro Seibu Railway one-day pass + Chichibu Railway designated section to sit anywhere JPY1,500 🎫 MOOMIN VALLEY PARK Ticket & Travel Pass Seibu Railway One Day Pass + Moomin Theme Park Ticket + Hanno Station to Park Round Trip Bus Ticket JPY4,100 🎫SEIBU KAWAGOE PASS There are two types. The red ticket allows one round trip from Seibu Shinjuku, Takadanobaba, and Ikebukuro to Honkawagoe Station. The blue ticket can also take the Koedo Tour Bus. Red ticket JPY700, blue ticket JPY1,300

There is a photogenic spot in Tokyo that can only be seen at this time of year!! Today, we will introduce "Tanashi Shrine" in Nishitokyo City, Tokyo. Tanashi Shrine is a power spot where five dragons grant wishes, and is a spot you'll want to visit especially in the Year of the Dragon🐉 At this time of year, Tanashi Shrine is holding and setting up the "Tanabata Teru Teru Tunnel" decorated with many Teru Teru Bozu🎋 I've never seen a tunnel like this! ✨ It's colorful and photogenic😍 You can actually write your wish on this Teru Teru Bozu and set it up! Choose your favorite Teru Teru Bozu for 300 yen and decorate it with your wish😄 And this year, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Keroro Gunso, we are holding a collaboration with Keroro Gunso!! There is also a Teru Teru Bozu doll of Sergeant Keroro on display, so please look for it in the tunnel 🫡 ※ Teru Teru Bozu dolls of Sergeant Keroro cannot be purchased There are still hydrangea flower water basins available, so please come and check them out! Period: June 12th - July 16th, 2024 📸Photo cooperation📸 The subjects of this photo are influencers who post information about hotels and outings ✨ Thank you very much! ~~~~~~Information~~~~~~ 📍Tanashi Shrine Address: 3-7-4 Tanashicho, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo Access: 6 minutes on foot from Tanashi Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line Visiting hours: 24 hours Admission fee: Free ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #0 yen travel #domestic travel #great views of Japan #tokyo sightseeing

It's round and round. And it's smiling 🐲 When it comes to dragon shrines suitable for the Year of the Dragon in 2024, Tanashi Shrine, which enshrines the Five Dragon Gods, is one of the best dragon power spots in the country. It's said to be five times more effective ♡ There are a wide variety of fortune slips and goshuin stamps. Above all, these dragon fortune slips are so cute that I took home all of them 🤣 Each dragon has a direction and a blessing. • East Blue Dragon: Improved skills and career success • South Red Dragon: Improved luck and improved grades • Center Golden Dragon: Improved luck and happiness • West White Dragon: Improved financial luck and good relationships • North Black Dragon: Improved health and safety of the home However, there is a big warning on the website about the fortune slips, saying "Please note that there are no divine blessings based on the color." Unlike charms, these are just fortune slips, so choose your favorite color~♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tanashi Shrine Dragon Fortune Slips 📍3-7-4 Tanashicho, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo ⏰Opening hours 24 hours 🚃6 minutes walk from the north exit of Tanashi Station on the Seibu Shinjuku Line ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ※This information is current, so please check it out before you go! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Right now! This moment! Enjoy the Maya trip to the fullest ✔︎A place I'm glad I went and experienced first-hand ✔︎I hope this will be helpful for your outings♫ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~🫧🫧🫧~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #Sakura2024 #Fortune #Winter outing trends #Shrines to visit in 2024 #Dragon #Outing spots #Shrines and temples #Tanashi Shrine #Shrine tour #Cute fortune

Located a 6-minute walk from Tanashi Station. Dragons are enshrined everywhere in Tanashi Shrine. Known as the Five Dragon Gods, they are directional deities based on feng shui, believed to lead people in better directions. Tanashi Shrine enshrines the Five Dragon Gods based on the philosophy of the Five Elements, with the Golden Dragon God in the central main hall, the Azure Dragon God in the east, the Vermilion Dragon God in the south, the White Dragon God in the west, and the Black Dragon God in the north as protectors. Additionally, the large ginkgo tree on the shrine grounds is cherished by many as the sacred tree of each Dragon God. Amulets related to the five dragons are also sold.

As 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, I visited Tanashi Shrine, famous for its five dragon gods. The cherry blossoms had fallen a little, but there were still many worshippers.

Tanashi Shrine in Nishitokyo City, Tokyo 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Tanashi Shrine is said to have been founded in the Kamakura period At that time, it was called Idono Gongen and was enshrined in Miyayama in the northern part of Tanashi In 1622, Idono Daigongen was moved to Kamihoya In 1670, it was moved to its current location In 1872, due to the separation of Shinto and Buddhism, it was renamed Tanashi Shrine and has remained so to this day 👉Points of Tanashi Shrine ⛩Five dragon gods are enshrined: red, blue, white, black, and gold (There is more than one, so it is full of benefits) ⛩The dragon gods are also famous for warding off bad directions, in reference to the theory of the five elements ⛩Sculptures of the main hall and worship hall by Shimamura Toshiaki🐉 ⛩New five dragon god fortune slips have been created (One size larger than before) ⛩Sacred tree inhabited by five dragon gods 2024 is the year of the dragon dragon🐲 You can't miss Tanashi Shrine, where the dragon gods are located, this year! ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Tanashi Shrine ꕥAddress: 3-7-4 Tanashicho, Nishitokyo-shi, Tokyo ꕥAccess 🚉Tanashi Station → approx. 8 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Tokyo sightseeing #Tanashi Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Dragon god

Tanashi Shrine is located in Nishitokyo City, Tokyo. The main hall and worship hall are designated as tangible cultural properties by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and you can see the magnificent carvings by Shimamura Toshiaki, a carpenter from the Edo period! Tanashi Shrine holds the Tori-no-ichi festival every November. Large rakes are set up at the torii gate, and rake shops line the approach to the shrine. There are also outdoor stalls, and since it is the time of the Shichi-Go-San festival, the shrine grounds are more crowded than usual. In autumn, chrysanthemums are added to the shrine building, and the ginkgo leaves change color beautifully, making it a wonderful time to spend the day. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ❥❥ Tanashi Shrine 🚉Tanashi Station →🚶‍♀️About 8 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #Tanashi Shrine #Tori no Ichi #Shrines and Temples #Shrine Tour #Solo Travel #Tokyo Trip #Tokyo Sightseeing