Admission
- Adult (18+)Free
Chiyoda, Tokyo Prefecture
At a Glance
The shrine enshrines the rebellious warrior Taira no Masakado alongside the lucky gods Daikokuten and Ebisu, an unusual mix of a feared historical figure and deities of prosperity.
This shrine offers 2 different goshuin designs
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Despite standing in one of Tokyo's most expensive real estate areas, the shrine has been rebuilt multiple times due to fires and earthquakes, yet maintains its 8th-century spiritual lineage.
This 1,270-year-old shrine sells IT device amulets and has become a pilgrimage site for Akihabara tech enthusiasts, bridging ancient Shinto tradition with modern otaku culture.
Visit from JR Ochanomizu Station (5-minute walk) rather than Akihabara to approach through the traditional neighborhood and appreciate the contrast between ancient shrine grounds and modern Tokyo.
Look for the unique IT device amulets (omamori) that blend Shinto tradition with modern technology, reflecting the shrine's proximity to Akihabara's electronics district.
After paying respects at the main hall, explore the modern EDOCCO cultural hall within the shrine grounds where corporate events and conventions are held.
Avoid visiting during New Year (hatsumode) and the biennial Kanda Matsuri festival in mid-May when wait times can exceed 60 minutes.
Shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu personally paid respects here during the Edo period, making it one of the few shrines honored by both the warrior class and common citizens.
Plan extra time to visit the Mizuno Toshikata Monument and other cultural properties within the grounds, as this 1,270-year-old shrine (founded 730 AD) contains multiple Registered Tangible Cultural Properties.
Pay special attention to the deities enshrined here, Daikokuten and Ebisu (two of the Seven Lucky Gods) along with the historical warrior Taira no Masakado.
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The shrine enshrines the rebellious warrior Taira no Masakado alongside the lucky gods Daikokuten and Ebisu, an unusual mix of a feared historical figure and deities of prosperity.
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