Basic Info.

The Kanda Myojin Shrine was built in 730 and has a history of 1300 years. It has been protecting central Tokyo, incl. Kanda, Nihonbashi, Akihabara, etc.; coming up to a total of 108 districts. It is famous for enshrining the God of business.
At the spectacular Setsubun Festival (bean-throwing festival), you can see the Red Devil and the Blue Devil, the Gods Daikoku and Ebisu, traditional Japanese music, and much more.

Spot Info.

・Name: Kanda Myojin Shrine

・Travel time (approx.): Closest station – 5min. from Tokyo Metro  Ochanomizu Station, Shin-Ochanomizu Station, Suehirocho Station
15min. from JR Tokyo Station, 20min. from JR Shinjuku Station

  • Schedule:

Events from Jan. 25th – end of Feb.:

Wed., Feb. 3rd, 2PM: Setsubu Festival – Bean-Throwing Festival

http://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/event/detail.html?id=8&m=02

Feb. 11th: Kigen-sai – National Foudation Celebration

* Please se homepage for up-to-date information regarding events
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English-Kanda Myojin Shrine

https://www.gotokyo.org/en/kanko/chiyoda/spot/s_999.html

日本語-神田明神

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

Area Info.

日本語・English-千代田区観光協会・Chiyoda City Tourism Association　http://www.kanko-chiyoda.jp/　

Photo Info.

(c)Kanda Myojin Shrine