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Kanda Myojin

A Historical Shrine Famed for the Kanda Matsuri, one of Japan's Three Major Festivals.

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Kanda Myojin is a historical shrine famous for bestowing its blessings in marriage and business prosperity, enhancing luck in battle while warding off danger and disaster.
Located in Tokyo's central business district, many firms come to worship at the beginning of the year, as this shrine cannot be ignored if seeking fortune in business.
Also popular as a holy land for anime lovers, items such as amulet charms and wooden wish-granting plaques designed in collaboration with anime makers are offered here.
Within the shrine grounds, there is a cultural exchange hall called EDOCCO, a facility offering experiences in Japanese culture.
Held every other year, the Kanda Matsuri, a major festival featuring a long parade of several thousand people through the central area of Tokyo, is bustling with spectators.

Highlights

  • This shrine is said to bless marriage and offer good luck in work.
  • Items created in collaboration with big anime are so popular that they sell out quickly!
  • One of Edo's three major festivals, Kanda Festival, is held in mid-May.

Photos

  • The Main Building of the Shrine

    The Main Building of the Shrine

  • Zuishinmon Gate

    Zuishinmon Gate

  • The Kanda Matsuri

    The Kanda Matsuri

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
A

English pamphlets are available.

Q

Do you have shrine’s red ink stamps?
A

Yes.

Q

Is there a parking lot?
A

Yes, there is space for approximately 20 cars during regular times.

Q

Are coin lockers available?
A

Yes.

Reviews

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  • 美蘭

    東京最大祭典神田祭每兩年才辦一次，祈求財運、健康和運勢，而且東京人生為江戶之子，最期待的就是五月的神田祭了。

  • 蕭聖鑫

    我們花了幾小時在這裏欣賞這座建築。我們被這裏多彩的風姿和神社的有趣慶祝活動迷住了。不管什麼季節，這都是度過下午的好地方。

Details

Name in Japanese
神田明神
Postal Code
101-0021
Address
2-16-2 Soto-Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3254-0753
Admission
Free
Closed
No holidays
Hours
Open all day
Access
(1) About 5 minutes on foot from the Hijiri-Bashi Exit of Ochanomizu Station on the JR Chuo or Sobu Lines
(2) About 7 minutes on foot from the Denkigai Exit of Akihabara Station on the JR Keihin-Tohoku or Yamanote Lines
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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