What other travelers are saying about Kanda Myojin Shrine
Went to Kanda Myoujin Shrine, and it was such a pleasant experience. Despite expecting it to be crowded, it wasn’t as busy as I thought it would be. There was a festival happening at the time, adding a vibrant touch to the experience. I also tried some delicious street food nearby, which was a fun bonus! The combination of the beautiful shrine, the festive atmosphere, and tasty snacks made for a wonderful day out. Highly recommend checking it out if you’re in the area!
Lovely shrine with a large main building with many smaller buildings around it. A visitor centre is built to the side and a museum can be found at the back of the shrine grounds. It seems like wedding ceremonies can also be arranged here.
However, this place feels very commercialised. I'm not sure how I should feel about a place of worship being commercialised to this extent...
As there was an annual festival there, I went there with friends. Due to light rain, there weren't so many visitors as expected. With some money offering, I prayed to its god for the success in my business. There were some music performances, beating Japanese drum playing old Japanese music with Japanese guitars and bamboo flutes.
Make sure to buy the famous Amazake at the entrance for 350 yen.
There's something striking about the contrast of Shinto architecture located in the tech and pop culture-focused Akihabara. True to its location, the Ema stand is full of talented artists who draw the latest videogames and anime. Definitely visit this shrine at night.
Pretty crowed on the straight towards the main gate but the side streets are much less congested. Lots of kimono shops and restaurants. Close train ride from and to Tokyo sky tree but be careful you are entering through the correct gates/exits. It’s easy to get stuck if you aren’t familiar with the lines. Plenty of tourist shops but also some artisan handmade goods as well. Beautiful architecture, bronze, and stone work. Great spot for pictures. Shrine is very active and close to the Ginza line. There is an outdoor smoking section to the right of the main building by the toilets. Plenty to do and see but be aware that it’s most busy before sundown.
