Furthermore, Tsukiji has been deeply connected to food since the Edo period. Within the shrine grounds, mounds and monuments expressing gratitude for food culture remain, such as the Shrimp Mound, Live Fish Mound, Egg Mound, Sushi Mound, and the Fish Grave Monument. Even today, at the Tsukiji Outer Market, you can enjoy dishes made with fresh seafood and tamagoyaki (rolled omelet). When recommending a stroll to Namari Shrine to our hotel guests, we suggest stopping by the Tsukiji Outer Market on the way back to savor dishes like sushi or seafood bowls made with fresh seafood. With more shops offering takeout for eating on the go, you can enjoy sashimi, fried foods, tamagoyaki, shumai, and more right under the open sky. At Namari Shrine, important rituals like the “First Harvest Festival” and the “Knife Ceremony” are held in autumn. These ceremonies play a vital role in preserving food culture by offering gratitude for food safety and harvests.

I wanted to introduce Namiyoke Shrine because I hope visitors to Tokyo—both international tourists and Japanese travelers—can experience the rich atmosphere of Tsukiji, where “food and prayer” intersect. The prayerful wish to “ward off disasters and ride out the waves” is still passed down by local people today, ensuring this shrine remains beloved. I believe this very devotion has helped build the development and stability of this area. I hope you’ll notice that this place of prayer, which has supported people’s livelihoods, lies just a short distance from where you seek culinary delights. May this discovery inspire you to take action and think, “Let’s visit the shrine.”