I mentioned the Meiji Shrine in a recent post — one of the city’s many other shrines is the Nezu Shrine, and though it’s not nearly as popular, I’d say it’s equally worth visiting.
The Meiji Shrine is pretty deep inside Yoyogi park; it feels like you’ve gotten out of the city, even though you really haven’t. The Nezu Shrine can’t compete there; you’re always only a few steps from the street. But that doesn’t make it any less entrancing.
I love that Tokyo makes room for places like this throughout the city, though obviously these shrines aren’t just for goofy tourists like me; they’re holy places. Which, as I mentioned before, makes me feel a little bit awkward.
Not awkward enough to forgo snapping a bunch of pictures, but awkward nonetheless.