Kanda Myoujin Shrine and histrical architectures in Kanda
1. Today's Walking Course
I came to Kanda. Today, I will go to Kanda Myoujin Shrine and historical architectures in Sudacho area.
2. Today's Photographies
Now I am in front of Kanda Myoujin Shrine. Trii gate is so big!
This is the entrance building of the shrine. It is so exquisite!
I really love the design in shrines. This clothing is also nice.
This is a mail hall.
This shrine is the location of famous animation called “Love Live!”. That is why there is the animation’s poster here.
I found small shrines inside of Kanda Myoujin Shrine. This is because this shrine enshrines many Gods. You can also see the similar view in Japan because Japanese religion is polytheistic.
Since this shrine is located on the top of the hill, the scenery from the shrine is nice!
I found candy shop called “Daikokuya Jisuke” near the shrine. This shop opened more than 150 years ago and sells old-style Japanese candy.
I bought soda flavor candy. It is just 200 yen. Very reasonable!! The taste is also simple and nice.
Now I am in Sudacho area. Some buildings built more than 100 years ago are still remained in this area. Since Tokyo was completely devastated by big-earthquake in 1923 and large scale air raids in 1944 and 1945, this is very rare.
This is a Soba Noodle shop called “Matsuya”. This shop is one of the most famous Soba shops in Tokyo.
There are also historical Japanese style buildings.
This shop is a sweet shop called “Takemura”. I will stop by this shop.
The speciality of this shop is fried bun with Azuki bean’s paste inside. It’s so delicious!
3. History
It is said that Kanda Myoujin Shrine was established in 730 and local people have worshiped at this shrine for a long time.
In 1616, Kanda Myoujin Shrine was moved to the current location. Since it was located on the top of the hill and the view was very nice, many local people visited the shrine and enjoyed the scenery in Edo Era (from the 17th century to the 19th century) as the following picture shows,
These days, Kanda area including this shrine is often used as the location of some animations such as “Love Live!”, “Is your order a rabbit?”, many fans often visit this area.
4. Information
・Closest station to Kanda Myoujin Shrine is Ochanomizu Station, JR Chuo Line, JR Sobu Chuo Line and Marunouchi Line.
・Daikokuya Jisuke candy shop is open from 8am to 3:30pm everyday. A pack of candy is 200yen. The address is Yushima 1-2-12 Lion's Plaza Ochanomizu 1F, Bukyo-ward, Tokyo.
・Takemura sweet shop is open from 11am to 8pm everyday except for Sunday and holidays. Two fried buns with green tea is 490 yen.
