Kanda Shrine
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
