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Kanda Myojin Shrine

Kanda Myojin Shrine

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Kanda Myojin Shrine

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Location: Japan

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1. Senso-ji Temple – Nakamise Shopping Street loop from 神保町

12.4km

03:13

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Temple in Ueno. – Ueno Park loop from 神保町

13.7km

03:31

70m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. At the Imperial Palace – Grand Torii Gate of Meiji Jingu loop from 田原町

26.5km

07:03

270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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April 21, 2024

The Kanda Myojin Shrine was founded in 730 near the present-day Otemachi district and looks back on a history spanning almost 1300 years. During the Edo period (1603-1867) it was moved to its current location. The small shrine is somewhat hidden, right next to Akihabara. At first you almost think that it is wrongly placed on the map because you only see modern buildings, then an inconspicuous staircase leads up to the "roof".

In the Kanda Myojin Shrine, three great gods or kami are worshipped for prosperity, luck and a successful marriage. These include two of the seven gods of luck: Daikokuten, who is responsible for rich harvests and marriages, and Ebisu, the god of fishing and trade. The third is Taira no Masakado, a rebel who rebelled against the Heian government (794-1185) and was later worshipped as a deity. The shrine is the main shrine of 108 Tokyo districts, including Akihabara and Tsukiji.

Incidentally, the proximity to Akihabara means that the shrine is now popular with technology enthusiasts, also because talismans that are supposed to bless electronic devices are sold here.

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Elevation 20 m

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Saturday 20 December

18°C

9°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Kanda Myojin Shrine

1. Senso-ji Temple – Nakamise Shopping Street loop from 神保町

2. Temple in Ueno. – Ueno Park loop from 神保町

3. At the Imperial Palace – Grand Torii Gate of Meiji Jingu loop from 田原町

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