Visiting Shrines Around Akihabara: Famous and Hidden Shrines [Hatsumode]

There are only a few days left in the year, and when it comes to the place where people of all ages, from young to old, gather during the New Year holidays, it's... a shrine!
With that,Shrines around AkihabaraI looked into it.

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Akihabara's historic sights and tourist spots: Relax alone and enjoy sacred sites and shrines

★Kanda Myojin★ First of all, this is the famous shrine in the Akihabara area!

Anime"loveliveSince it became a sacred place for theKanda Akijin.
for that reason"lovelive" In addition to "Sword Art Online","ご注文はうさぎですか？It seems that an anime collaboration event with "Love Live!" is being held. In fact, there are shops selling anime goods such as "Love Live!",GochiusaI also found a Kanda Festival collaboration poster for "

Going around behind the main shrine, there were several other smaller shrines.

This time, it seems they entered through the back gate instead of the main gate...

The recently opened "EDOCCO Kanda Myojin Cultural Exchange Center"

2018/12/15(Sat)in the grounds of Kanda Myojin Shrineopen.
It is built on the right side of the grounds of Kanda Myojin Shrine.
A statue of Daikoku-sama was enshrined in front of the building.

Near the entrance,Souvenir ShopThere is a shop selling ornaments, sweets, books, etc.
Also, amulets and other items were on sale across from the souvenir shop.
Unfortunately, I was not allowed to take photos of the amulets and other items, but when I asked if I could take photos of other items, the staff gladly agreed.
The staff seemed used to it, so it seemed like a lot of people were taking photos.
Perhaps because it was a weekday, it wasn't as crowded as I expected, and the museum had a quiet atmosphere.
Looking at the building map, there are a total of4 storiesIt seems like.

On the second and third floorslargeholeThere are plans for a stage performance and concerts.
B1 floorIsKimono rental shopThe store offers rentals of not only kimonos but also fans and other items.
There are two other halls on this floor, and it seems events will also be held there.
On the day I visited, an origami class was being held.

Inside1 floorYou can eat atCaféBut.
In addition to Japanese dishes such as oden and zenzai, there were also many dishes that combined Japanese and Western cuisine, such as pudding, katsu (katsu) curry, and masu parfait.
I would like to visit again when I have time.

After worshiping,EDOCCOIt's convenient because you can buy souvenirs inside the building, have a meal at the cafe, and do almost everything you need in this facility without having to walk around.
I felt it was a good choice for people who want to enjoy various things but don't want to walk around too much (although it is a bit of a walk from each station).

Next year's first shrine visit is likely to be even more crowded with worshippers than this year.

101-0021-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 16-2
Access: 10 minutes walk from Akihabara Station, 7 minutes walk from Suehirocho Station
TEL：03-3254-0753
FAX: 03-3255-8875
Website URL: https://www.kandamyoujin.or.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanda_myoujin
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kandajinja/

★Yanagimori Shrine★ A shrine along the Kanda River where rare animal statues are enshrined.

Next, we will introduce the area from Akihabara Station towards Iwamotocho Station.A shrine along the Kanda River

It's rare to find a shrine along a river.

Usually, there are many places where fox statues are enshrined,

What!!
"Tanuki" was enshrined there.

Also, " known from anime and gamesStein's GateThis Yanagimori Shrine also appears in the book "The Legend of 1900 - The Legend of 1900."
Other games includeAKIBA'S TRIP2It also appears as Akimori Shrine in the "Shrine of the Gods."

2-25-1 Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0041
Access: 5 minutes walk from Akihabara Station, 4 minutes walk from Iwamotocho Station
TEL：03-3251-6422

★Hanabusa Inari Shrine★ A hidden shrine nestled quietly among buildings

Next is a place where buildings intertwine.A small, hidden shrine.

Turn left at Sukiya near Akihabara UDX and go straight, and you will see the Liberty sign on your left.
Go through the narrow road between the buildings where the sign is located and continue straight.

And sure enough, there it was!!

"Hanabusa Inari Shrine'


It is surrounded by buildings, making it hard to imagine that there is a shrine in such a place.
It is truly a hidden shrine.
After passing the shrine and going down the narrow road, we came across a construction site and were unable to get through.

4-4-5 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Access: 6 minutes walk from Akihabara Station, 2 minutes walk from Suehirocho Station

★Kusawake Inari Shrine★ A shrine quietly nestled in the corner of the park

Inside Sakuma ParkStanding in the corner ofShrine.
It's located inside a park and there isn't much traffic nearby, so it has a quiet atmosphere.
Even though it's in the corner of the performance area, it's a proper shrine.
Please be careful not to be rude when visiting the shrine.

Address: Sakuma Park, 3-21 Kanda Sakumacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0025
Access: 7 minutes walk from Akihabara Station, 6 minutes walk from Asakusabashi Station

*The shrines listed here are just a small part of the total.
There are many other shrines around Akihabara, so why not take a stroll around and check them out?

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