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Kanda-myōjin
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Shinto shrineTokyo

Kanda-myōjin

神田明神

Address
東京都千代田区外神田2-16-2
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History

The shrine transferred to its present site in 1616 to protect Edo Castle’s northeast direction. The current reinforced-concrete sanctuary was rebuilt in 1934.

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Main Shrine Hall

    Vermilion shrine hall built in the gongen style.

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  2. Zuishinmon Gate

    Cypress gate with a hipped-and-gabled roof.

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  3. Kanda Myōjin Museum

    Museum of shrine history, festival culture and treasures.

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  4. EDOCCO Cultural Exchange Center

    Cultural center with spaces for Japanese cultural experiences.

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  5. Myōjin Kaikan

    Venue for shrine weddings and related gatherings.

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  6. Ancestral Shrine

    Shrine honoring ancestors of parishioners and supporters.

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  7. Edo Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine dedicated to Susanoo.

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  8. Uogashi Water Shrine

    Shrine dedicated to the water deity Mizuhanome.

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  9. Kobunachō Yakumo Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine dedicated to Susanoo.

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  10. Ōdenmachō Yakumo Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine dedicated to Susanoo.

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  11. Parishioners’ Mikoshi Storehouse

    Storehouse for portable shrines belonging to parishioners.

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  12. Suehiro Inari Shrine

    Inari shrine dedicated to Uka-no-Mitama.

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  13. Mishuku and Kotohira Shrines

    Shared shrine for Mishuku and Kotohira deities.

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  14. Urayasu Inari Shrine

    Inari shrine dedicated to Uka-no-Mitama.

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Visiting information

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Getting there

The shrine gives a five-minute walk from Ochanomizu Station’s Hijiribashi exit.

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