Tokyo Shrine Visit! Kanda Myojin Shrine!

📍 Kanda Myojin • Address: 2-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo • Admission: Free You can reach Kanda Myojin by walking from the following three stations: • JR Ochanomizu Station (about a 10-minute walk) • JR Akihabara Station (about a 15-minute walk) • Chiyoda Line Yushima Station (about a 10-minute walk) This time, I chose to start from JR Ochanomizu Station and walked slowly along the slope towards the shrine. Along the way, I passed through some small alleys and could feel the atmosphere of Tokyo's old streets. ⛩ Entering the Sacred Grounds of Kanda Myojin 1️⃣ Majestic Vermilion Torii Gate As soon as you enter the shrine, the first thing that catches your eye is the magnificent vermilion torii gate. Passing through the torii, you immediately feel a different atmosphere from the city, as if you have traveled back in time to the Edo period of Japan. 2️⃣ Vivid Main Hall and Three Deities The main hall of Kanda Myojin is also a vermilion building, contrasting beautifully with the clear blue sky, making you want to stop and admire it. The shrine enshrines three main deities: • Daikokuten: The god of wealth and commercial prosperity, many entrepreneurs and merchants come here to pray for business success. • Ebisu: The guardian deity of fishing and commerce, also symbolizing good luck and prosperity. • Taira no Masakado: A legendary warrior said to protect health and ward off evil. Many entrepreneurs, stock investors, and even IT industry professionals come here to seek "victory luck" and "financial luck," which is why Kanda Myojin is known as the "Shrine of Commercial Prosperity." 🎌 Trip Summary Kanda Myojin is a historic shrine that preserves the traditions of the Edo period while incorporating the modern anime culture and IT industry characteristics of Akihabara. Here, you can not only feel the historical depth of Tokyo but also discover a unique blend of subcultures. If you are interested in Japanese history, business fortunes, or even anime and IT culture, this place is definitely worth a visit!