Suga Shrine ⛩️
東京四谷総鎮守 須賀神社
A little Shinto Shrine and beside it is the famous stairs from the movie Your Name (Kimi no Na wa 君の名は). It’s located in the cosy neighborhood of Yotsuya, Tokyo.
If you come here for the stairs, spend some time at the shrine. They have “Your Name” themed Ema (wooden plaques) here to write your wishes and other Shinto charms too.
I visited early in the morning to avoid the crowds and prayed at the shrine. It was really quiet and peaceful.
🚉🚶: 13 mins walk from Yotsuya-Sanchome Station (Marunochi Line)
Frequently Asked Questions
Early morning or weekdays are less crowded. Weekends and holidays attract more tourists, especially anime fans. Visit during daylight hours as the shrine is in a residential neighborhood.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is 15 minutes away on foot. Meiji Jingu Gaien with its ginkgo tree avenue is nearby. Central Shinjuku district is accessible by a short train ride. The National Stadium used in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is also in the area.
Suga Shrine is famous for appearing in the anime film "Your Name" (Kimi no Na wa). The stone staircase at the shrine was used as the model for a key scene where the main characters meet. Since the film's 2016 release, it has become a pilgrimage site for anime fans who visit to photograph the stairs and see the real-life location.
The shrine holds traditional annual festivals including New Year celebrations and seasonal observances. Events are small-scale and primarily for local parishioners. Specific dates are not widely publicized.
Plan 15 to 30 minutes to climb the staircase, take photos, pray at the worship hall, and browse charms. The shrine grounds are compact with limited area to explore.
Suga shrine was quite popular because of its steps. It is also hard to find without a map if you just stroll. But it is a nice place to escape Tokyo busy hours.
nothing special.
if you go for the stairs, go in the morning. the sun is not helping you later and there is always line to take pictures.
you can pay by card in the shop but it is closed between 12-13 o'clock.
Visiting Suga Shrine was a toss up between 3 and 4 stars for me. I found the shrine to be peaceful and serene. I also enjoyed learning about the history of the shrine and who it is dedicated to. I didn't however find the shrine that easy to get to and there wasn't too much else in the area to do other than visit it.
A stunning shrine. We only saw it as we were coming to see the your name stairs.
The shrine has capitalised on the stairs and sell multiple knick-knacks related to the stairs but they are quite nice so it doesn't matter.
