Kanda-myōjin

The shrine complex features a cypress wood main gate called Zuishin-mon and follows the traditional Shinto architectural style of Gongen-zukuri design.

Founded in 730 near present-day Otemachi, the shrine moved to its current location in 1616 to accommodate the expansion of Edo Castle.

Three major deities reside at the shrine: Daikokuten for harvests, Ebisu for business success, and Taira no Masakado, a historical figure.

The shrine sells protective talismans for electronic devices and remains accessible from JR Akihabara Station, JR Ochanomizu Station, and Shin-ochanomizu Station.

The concrete structure, completed in 1934, withstood the Tokyo firebombing during World War II while many other buildings were destroyed.

Location: Soto-Kanda

Inception: 730

Architectural style: Ishi-no-ma-zukuri

Fee: No

Made from material: concrete

Part of: Tokyo-jissha

Address: 東京都千代田区外神田2丁目16番2号

Phone: +81332540753

Email: kouhou@kandamyoujin.or.jp

Website: https://kandamyoujin.or.jp/what

GPS coordinates: 35.70194,139.76778

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:50