What other travelers are saying about Meteorological Shrine
Came here on a week day just train hopping to different shrines for unique goshuin. Love that this shrine is dedicated to weather. Makes their unique goshuin so pretty.
A lovely shrine in Koenji. Loved the colorful teruterubozu seen in this shrine. They even have a weather forecast on a screen outside. They have colorful & unique designs of goshuin for each month. You can purchase each design anytime. Take note that it is ¥500 per page so 1 design for your chosen month will cost ¥1000. Would love to revisit this shrine.
This shrine showed up in Weathering With You, and it’s said to be the only shrine in Japan dedicated to weather. It’s small but unique — the ema have little weather symbols, and there are teru teru bozu hanging there. Just a 2-minute walk from the south exit of JR Koenji.
If you are one to collect Goshuin, know that there is a lady who carves designs into erasers to use as stamps for every month, and they look amazing, tucked away, yet many people go here every day. I go here when I was to ask for better weather.
There are 2 shrines, so make sure you go pay your respects to both if you want to buy both, as these are in a way a proof that you paid respects.
An interesting little shrine dedicated to the weather. They have lots of weather-related charms and amulets. The quality of the goshuin isn't the best (it's just two sheets of printed paper) but it's a nice design. They also offer a standard pre-written goshuin.
Frequently Asked Questions
The shrine attracts Meteorologists, weather forecasters, pilots, airline staff, students praying for good weather on exam days, couples planning weddings, and anyone organizing outdoor events visit the shrine.
Visitors can purchase weather-themed omamori (protective amulets), write wishes on ema (wooden prayer plaques), and offer prayers at the main hall for favorable weather conditions.
The shrine bridges ancient spiritual practices with contemporary needs, offering a unique place to seek blessings for weather-dependent activities like travel, outdoor events, aviation, and meteorological work.
Yes. The shrine offers a distinctive cultural experience different from major tourist shrines, showing how Japan honors both tradition and modern professions. English signage may be limited as it remains primarily a local shrine.
