Sightseeing
Kanda Myōjin
📍 Kanda Myōjin, Tokyo, Japan
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Introduction
Kanda Myōjin, formally Kanda Shrine, was founded in 730 in the Kanda district of Chiyoda, Tokyo. It enshrines Daikokuten, Ebisu and other deities and was revered as the 'great guardian of Edo', especially by merchants. In recent years it has become an anime pilgrimage site as a location in Love Live! and other series.
✨ Highlights
1
Guardian of Edo
The great protective shrine of Edo and its merchants.
2
Kanda Matsuri
The biennial festival, one of Edo's three great matsuri.
3
Anime site
A pilgrimage spot for Love Live! and other series.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Admission：Free
💡 Tips
• The Kanda Matsuri in mid-May is the grandest time.
• A wide range of omamori charms; Daikokuten is the favourite.
• Ten minutes' walk from Akihabara.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Kanda Myōjin?
The Kanda Matsuri in mid-May is the grandest time. A wide range of omamori charms; Daikokuten is the favourite.
