"Aiba-chan's Drama Features It! The Designer Shrine in Kagurazaka is Making Headlines"

The Most Stylish Shrine in Japan ♡ What is Akagi Shrine?

Have you heard of "Akagi Shrine," famous as the most stylish shrine in Japan, located in Kagurazaka, Tokyo?

Akagi Shrine enshrines the goddess Akagi-hime, who grants the wishes of women.

It was established in the year 1300 during the Kamakura period.

Now, it is gaining attention as a shrine for matchmaking and marital harmony, second only to Tokyo Daijingu ♩

What does "the most stylish" mean?

However, the phrase "the most stylish shrine in Japan" raises some questions.

Since the expression of a shrine being stylish is not commonly used, one might wonder what it means...!

Upon researching, I realized, yes, this shrine is indeed stylish! So let me introduce you to Akagi Shrine in detail＊

Famous Designers Produced It During Reconstruction!

Akagi Shrine is located in Kagurazaka, a place frequented by many tourists seeking a cultural visit.

Therefore, in 2010, the "Akagi Shrine Revitalization Project" started with the aim of discovering value in a new form of shrine that is not religious.

For this project, renowned architect Kengo Kuma was in charge of designing the shrine building.

Kengo Kuma is an amazing person who has worked on famous projects like KITTE in Marunouchi, Tokyo Station, Kabukiza Theater and Kabukiza Tower, Roppongi Suntory Museum, New National Stadium, and Aoyama's Sunny Hills!

It's a glass-walled, modern, and stylish shrine building ♡

Despite being a shrine, it feels like an art museum themed around Japanese aesthetics ♡ A stylish design that overturns the traditional image of a shrine!

This is what the shrine building looks like from the front. It has a contemporary atmosphere with a transparent view inside＊

In 2013, it even won the Good Design Award ♡

At night, it is stylishly lit up, creating a romantic ambiance ♡

It seems to be a popular dating spot too!

There’s an Apartment and a Cafe Within the Grounds＊

Furthermore, within the grounds of Akagi Shrine, there is actually an apartment and a cafe.

The apartment was also designed by Kengo Kuma. It is a cool apartment based on a black theme＊

An apartment within the same building as a shrine is right in the middle of a power spot.

(The floor plans range from 1LDK to 3LDK, with rent approximately 200,000 to 300,000 yen! It makes you want to live there ♡)

And on the first floor, there is Akagi Cafe ♩

It might be nice to stop by for a break after visiting the shrine!

Featured in Aiba-chan's Drama!

Akagi Shrine, with its modern and stylish glass-walled shrine building, along with an apartment and cafe, is quite contemporary.

It was also a filming location for the drama "Boku to Shippo to Kagurazaka," starring Arashi's Aiba-kun, which aired from October to December 2018 ♡

Aiba-chan and Ryoko Hirosue were seen carrying a portable shrine at Akagi Shrine＊

It Feels Like a Shrine but Not Like One! I Want to Visit Akagi Shrine ♩

While Akagi Shrine is a real shrine with a historical background, it offers a new and enjoyable experience unlike traditional shrines!

Next time you go to ask the gods for matchmaking or marital harmony, definitely visit Akagi Shrine in Kagurazaka＊

➡ Click here for Akagi Shrine's official website