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Kanda Shrine

1934 establishments in JapanBuildings and structures in Chiyoda, TokyoKanda, TokyoRebuilt buildings and structures in JapanReligious buildings and structures completed in 1934
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Kanda Myojin 2012
Kanda Myojin 2012

Kanda Shrine (神田明神, Kanda-myōjin, officially 神田神社 Kanda-jinja), is a Shinto shrine located in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The shrine dates back 1,270 years, but the current structure was rebuilt several times due to fire and earthquakes. It is situated in one of the most expensive estate areas of Tokyo. Kanda Shrine was an important shrine to both the warrior class and citizens of Japan, especially during the Edo period, when shōgun Tokugawa Ieyasu paid his respects at Kanda Shrine. Due in part to the proximity of the Kanda Shrine to Akihabara, the shrine has become a mecca for technophiles who frequent Akihabara.

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Kanda Shrine
神田神社裏参道, Chiyoda

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神田神社

神田神社裏参道 千代田区外神田2-16-2
101-0021 Chiyoda
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