Wolves, Cats, & Darkness

Tokyo’s Unique Shrines & Temples

Any visitor to Tokyo knows that there is absolutely no shortage of random temples and shrines to explore. Indeed, at times it can seem as if there’s a spiritual establishment sandwiched between each of the city’s many high rises. Many of these are underwhelming and not worth your time; nevertheless, there are also a handful that are quite unique. While not necessarily worth a trip in their own right, there are three such spots in Tokyo that I’d like to bring to your attention.

If you have some time to kill in between other commitments, you might want to consider adding one of these to your itinerary. Though located within the confines of Tokyo, all of the following attractions are definitely “off the beaten path.” In fact, even most lifetime city residents are blissfully unaware of these and other spots so consider this a short primer on a few of Tokyo’s hidden gems!

The Hidden Wolves of Shibuya

Unfortunately for Game of Thrones fans, wolves have sadly been long extinct in Japan. Yet, there is one small shrine in the popular area of Shibuya that pays homage to their ferocious legacy…