Timeline
16:05
Grab a coffee or pastry at Excelsior Caffe to fuel the climb. It is an upscale, generally non-smoking café with a relaxed vibe.
16:20
Walk up the steep flight of stairs into the tunnel of orange torii. The grounds offer a quiet oasis away from the city noise.
16:50
Stand on the shrine grounds to watch the sunset. The location provides a tranquil backdrop as the day ends.
17:05
Head down to The Mermaid pub for a drink. It is open until 02:00 and offers a relaxed atmosphere to unwind after the climb.
Local tip
The shrine is reached by a five-minute walk from Kokkai-gijidō-mae station. The stairs can be steep, so wear comfortable shoes. The Mermaid is open daily from 12:00 to 02:00.
Check before you go
- Excelsior Caffe is open during daytime hours.
- The Mermaid is open Mo-Su 12:00-02:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tokyo (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).