Aug 23, 2013 - 1 min read

Rainy Day at Kanda Shrine

By Eitetsu Terakado

Community writer

The main entrance to Kanda Shrine - not the typical torii gates

Chouchin (lantern) with Kanda Shrine written on it

The stone for a Shinto pilgrimage known as Hyakudo Mairi (One Hundred Prayers)

Usually komainu (guardian dogs) look like lions, but this one actually looks like a dog

Mini shrines on the side of the main building

The god Sukunahikonako, or Ebisu, is believed to bring good health and prosperous harvests

Old traditional style Japanese house at the side of the shrine

Hydrangeas everywhere during late spring and early summer

With three enshrined deities, Kanda Shrine is famous for bringing good fortune in studying and playing sports. Even though more than 1300 years have passed since its initial establishment, due to numerous reconstructions, the shrine has retained its vivid red color. Located five minutes away from Ochanomizu Station by foot, it's in an area with several prestigious Japanese universities such as Meiji University, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, and Juntendo University. It seems like the good fortune for studying seems to be true.

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Find out more about Kanda Myojin Shrine.

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Terrie Lloyd 9 years ago

Eitetsu: I like the fact that you included the Japanese names (in romaji) for the various shrine objects. Interesting and fun to learn something obscure.