Kanda Shrine
Kanda Myojin, located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, is a historic shrine established in 730 AD, where Tokugawa Ieyasu is said to have prayed for victory in battle. It is the chief deity for 108 towns including Kanda, Nihonbashi, and Akihabara, and is beloved by those wishing for prosperous business and strong relationships. Being close to Akihabara, it also provides protective amulets for IT safety. The Kanda Festival takes place in odd-numbered years in May, bringing the streets to life with portable shrines. In recent years, the cultural exchange facility "EDOCCO" has been established, drawing attention as a shrine where tradition and modernity harmonize.
Basic Information
- Spot Name
- Kanda Shrine
- Location
- 101-0021 2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
- Access
- 5-minute walk from the Hijiribashi exit of Ochanomizu Station on the JR Sobu and Chuo Lines and Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line.
7-minute walk from the Electric Town exit of Akihabara Station on JR East, Tokyo Metro, and Tsukuba Express.
5-minute walk from Suehirocho Station on Tokyo Metro. - Parking
- Parking available.
- Business Hours
- The shrine grounds are open to the public (the museum is open from 10:00 to 16:00 <closed>, prayers are offered from 9:00 to 16:00, and amulet distribution is from 9:00 to 19:00).
- Regular Holiday
- Open year-round.
- Fees
- Free entrance (*Prayer service is charged.)
- Contact Information
- Phone Number：03-3254-0753
- Official Website
