The International Shinto Foundation, Inc. (ISF) is an NPO accredited by the New York State and an NGO associated with the United Nations ECOSOC and DPI, has been organizing and performing various kind of Shinto ceremonies as a part of its activities of introducing Shinto culture which deeply influenced Japanese cultural values. We installed Shinto altar for public, we have Shinto public library and tea ceremony room. When you wish to visit our office please make an appointment either by phone or e-mail in advance. Our office hours and address are as follows.
**Mon to Fri 9AM to 5PM

International Shinto Foundation New York Center
300 W. 55th St, 20B, NewYork, NY, 10019, USA
Tel:+1-212-686-9117
Fax : +1-212-686-7111

E-mail Form to NY center.


ISF Tokyo Headquaters
3F Tanaka bldg. 5-22-9 Hirai Edogawa-ku
Tokyo 132-0035 Japan.

Tel/Fax: +81-3-3610-3975

Email Form to Tokyo hd.

Our new officer ---2007
Hello Everyone,

My name is Nobuyo Otagaki and I am the new International Shinto Foundation Officer for New York City. It is both an honor and my pleasure to play such a large role in bringing Shinto and Japanese culture to the city of New York.

In the past, I have served in Hyogo prefecture’s Amagasaki Ebisu shrine as a priestess. I also lived in China while working as a flight attendant for a foreign airline. While living outside of Japan, I rediscovered the beauty of my country and as such, felt compelled to become a Shinto priestess.

I believe that as the world gets smaller due to globalization, it will be harder and harder for both natives and foreigners throughout the world to identify with Japanese culture. It is for this reason, I would like to promote Japanese tradition and Shinto through working with the International Shinto Foundation. While doing so, I hope to gain your support and cooperation, so together we can truly achieve such an important goal.