6 Power Spots to charge up your Qi

Related to our  feature  story “Feng Shui City, Edo“, Tokyo is full of so-called power spots–sacred sites. We are introducing six spots where natural flow of Qi is abundant, chosen by Feng Shui master Q-taro Kokugama. Find places to boost your Qi (energy)!

1. Meiji Jingu
Feel the cleansing energy!

Meiji Jingu

Already well known as a sightseeing spot, you will feel the cleansing energy once you step through the large Torii (Shinto gateway).

Address: 1-1 Yoyogi Kamizono Cho, Shibuya-ku
Phone: 03-3379-5511
Open everyday, from dawn till dusk
http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/
approx 2 mins walk from JR harajuku station.

2. Imperial Palace
The center of the spiral

Nijubashi Bridge, Imperial Palace

Part of the foundations of the original Edo Castle remain in the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace. This is the center of the spiral.

Address: 1-1, Chiyoda, Chiyoda-ku
Phone: 03-3213-1111
http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/
approx 5 mins walk from Nijubashimae station.

3. Todoroki Gorge
Spouting spring water generates Qi

Todoroki Gorge

Because of its topography, this area escaped development and remains unspoilt woodland.

Address: 1-22, 2-37 ～ 38 Todoroki, Setagaya-ku
Phone: 03-5432-1111
http://www.city.setagaya.tokyo.jp/030/d00004247.html (Japanese only)