Tokyo, Japan

Kanda Shrine

Kanda Shrine, Tokyo

Kanda Myojin, founded in 730, is one of Tokyo's guardian shrines. Its vermilion 1934 hall, near Akihabara, hosts the great Kanda Matsuri festival and honors deities of fortune alongside Taira no Masakado, while offering blessings for electronic devices.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Kanda Shrine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 35.701944, 139.767778

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