Kanda Myojin Shrine

Shrine Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan

What to expect

Kanda Myojin Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years and is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo. It was an important shrine to both the warrior class and citizens of Japan, especially during the Edo period. The shrine has been rebuilt and restored many times, with the current structure being rebuilt in 1934 with concrete. Kanda Shrine is a popular place for businessmen and entrepreneurs to pray for wealth and prosperity, and it is also known for its talismans that can bless electronic devices. The shrine has a cultural exchange center called EDOCCO, which offers a restaurant, souvenir shop, and studio space for traditional culture experiences. Visitors can explore the shrine's grounds, which include a two-storey main gate and sculptures of the enshrined kami

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Tokyo, in bulk – Second :)

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Kanda Myōjin Shrine. It's near Akihabara, and is popular with electronics and IT entrepreneurs. There were hundreds of Ema plaques decorated with manga heroes

Highlights: The hundreds of Ema plaques painted with manga heroes were amazing! ✨

Tokyo with Teens

This family's experience:

Activities: We also visited Kanda Myojin shrine, which offers ceremonies to bless computers

Highlights: We learned about the shrine’s history and traditions. It was interesting to see people buying IT charms as a way to protect their technology ✨