Motoshinmei-gū: Location & Nearest Station (4 km from Tokyo Station)
Motoshinmei-gū is a Shinto shrine in Mita, Tokyo, about 4 km in a straight line from Tokyo Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Tokyo.

| Type | Shinto shrine |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 元神明宮 |
| Location | Mita, Tokyo |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Akabanebashi Station – about 0.3 km |
| From Tokyo Station | about 4 km (straight line) |
| From Nagoya Station | about 265 km (straight line) |
| From Sendai Station | about 307 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1005 |
| Coordinates | 35.65350, 139.74072 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://motoshinmei.or.jp/ |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Akabanebashi Station, about 0.3 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (元神明宮) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Tōkō-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Tsunamachi Mitsui Club – Garden, less than 1 km away
- Ichinohashi Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- History Museum of J-Koreans – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Fushimi Sanpō Inari Shrine – Shinto shrine, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.