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Kanda Shrine

This honorable shrine was built in the year 730 and was loved by the Shogun in the Edo era. The deities enshrined here are Onamuchi, the god of marriage, Sukunabikona, the god of business prosperity, and Tairano Masakado, the god of protection from evil and disaster. Other gods such as those for success in one's career and fishery are also worshiped. The Kanda Festival in May is considered one of the Three Great Edo Festivals as well as Japan's top three festivals. It is quite spectacular especially the sight of the mikoshi (portable shrines) being carried across town is a must-see.

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An iron-concrete Shrine Disguised as Wooden Building

This shrine was built in 1934 with iron and concrete, which was very rare for its time. It was built to resemble a wooden building as much as possible, this required full dedication to the newest construction techniques available at the time. It was selected as a national cultural heritage in 2003.

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Museum with a Festive Atmosphere

The museum that displays the history of Kanda Shrine has a diorama of the Kanda Festival, allowing visitors to get a feel of the chaotic, high-energy festival atmosphere. The Nishikie (color woodblock) painting in the museum should also be viewed. The museum is open on weekends and public holidays from 10:00 to 16:00, entry tickets for adults and children are 300 yen and 200 yen, respectively.

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Kanda Festival, One of Japan's Top Three

Kanda Festival held in mid-May each year is a great festival that is considered one of Japan's top three festivals. The festival is divided into many different events. There are people dressed in Heian-era clothing, parades of mikoshi and floats, as well as a taiko (drum) festival among other things.

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Address
2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo
Contact No.
+81-3-3254-0753
+81-3-3254-0753
Access
5-min walk from Ochanomizu station on JR or Hijiribashi Exit of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
Opening Hours / Holidays
Time Required
Admission fee

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An iron-concrete Shrine Disguised as Wooden Building

This shrine was built in 1934 with iron and concrete, which was very rare for its time. It was built to resemble a wooden building as much as possible, this required full dedication to the newest construction techniques available at the time. It was selected as a national cultural heritage in 2003.

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Museum with a Festive Atmosphere

The museum that displays the history of Kanda Shrine has a diorama of the Kanda Festival, allowing visitors to get a feel of the chaotic, high-energy festival atmosphere. The Nishikie (color woodblock) painting in the museum should also be viewed. The museum is open on weekends and public holidays from 10:00 to 16:00, entry tickets for adults and children are 300 yen and 200 yen, respectively.

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Kanda Festival, One of Japan's Top Three

Kanda Festival held in mid-May each year is a great festival that is considered one of Japan's top three festivals. The festival is divided into many different events. There are people dressed in Heian-era clothing, parades of mikoshi and floats, as well as a taiko (drum) festival among other things.

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