Kanda Myojin Shrine

Kanda Myojin

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A shrine revered as the Edo Soso-Jinja, the tutelary deity of Tokyo. It is said to bestow blessings for business prosperity, household safety, warding off evil, and fulfilling wishes.

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HighlightsRevered as the Edo Soso-Jinja, the tutelary deity of Tokyo.
Said to bestow blessings for business prosperity, household safety, warding off evil, and fulfilling wishes.
The grounds feature numerous historically significant structures, including the main hall, worship hall, and gate.
The New Year's visit (Hatsumode) in January draws massive crowds.
In February, the Setsubun Matsuri, a festival for warding off evil, takes place.

Basic Information

Address: 2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Search for tourist attractions in Tokyo

Access: 5-minute walk from JR Chuo Line and Sobu Line's Ochanomizu Station 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line's Ochanomizu Station 3-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line's Shin-Ochanomizu Station 5-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line's Suehirocho Station Show route

Op.Hours: 24 hours a day

Cld.Days: None

Fee: Free

INFO: Goshuin (temple seals) are available at the Goshuinjo (seal office) from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The Kanda Myojin Hall is open only during events.

HP: http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/

Overview

Kanda Myojin Shrine stands in Kanda, the heart of Tokyo. Revered as the Edo Soso-Jinja, it's deeply respected as the tutelary deity of Tokyo. Its founding is considered to be 1603, the year Tokugawa Ieyasu established the Edo Shogunate. Kanda Myojin is known as a deity of business prosperity, particularly attracting strong devotion from business professionals. It's also said to offer blessings for household safety, warding off evil, and the fulfillment of various wishes. The shrine grounds feature numerous historically significant structures, including the main hall (honden), the worship hall (haiden), and the gate (roumon). The main hall, adorned with vibrant vermillion and gold, is truly breathtaking. Towering trees, some hundreds of years old, provide a tranquil oasis, a welcome respite from the bustling city. Throughout the year, Kanda Myojin hosts numerous events. The New Year's visit (hatsumode) in January draws massive crowds. In February, the Setsubun Matsuri, a festival for warding off evil, takes place. May sees the Kanda Matsuri, one of Edo's three greatest festivals. This traditional festival, dating back to the Edo period, features magnificent floats paraded through the streets by local communities – a truly spectacular sight. Kanda Myojin is a place where history, tradition, and faith intertwine. If you're visiting Tokyo, be sure to pay it a visit.