Anamori Inari Shrine
A Hidden Gem Linked to One of Japan's Busiest Airports
Located within walking distance from Haneda Airport, Anamori Inari Shrine was built during the Edo period (1603-1868) as a guardian deity of the current airport's embankment. After the Meiji period (1868–1912), the area's popularity soared as hot spring towns and beaches became popular. At the same time, the Keihin Anamori Line—now the Keikyu Airport Line—opened and became crowded.
The shrine moved to its present location after WWII and became known as a shrine for aviation safety and travel safety due to its historical relationship with Haneda Airport.
Today, the shrine offers many attractions and sights, including sacred sand that is said to bring good luck. During the afternoon, you can even watch planes fly overhead.