There are 2 unique and popular shrines in and around Tokyo.
Kandamyoujin 神田明神 in Tokyo 東京
Most international tourists go sightseeing around Akihabara 秋葉原 of Tokyo. Maybe you too. At that time, Kandamyoujin (Kanda Shrine) 神田明神 is a wonderful shrine not be missed if you are an anime geek.
Specialty
In several anime, some female shamans, called Miko-san, work at this shrine. Therefore, many anime geeks (Otaku), who like the anime series and know about the cute anime girls go to this shrine for sightseeing, and buy its items as souvenirs.
Two of the most famous anime associated with this shrine are LoveLive! and Sailor Moon, however, the setting what she worked here is a completely fictional story.
Depending on the time of your visit, you might get to see the shrine's rituals and Miko-san.
This shrine is a wonderful site not be missed if you visit Akihabara 秋葉原 of Tokyo.
You will feel an even more mysterious atmosphere there after sunset than during the daytime. (If you would like to buy the items, you should be there during the daytime.)
Shrine name
KANDAMYOUJIN 神田明神
It is also called Kanda-jinja 神田神社 (Kanda Shrine)
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(Both sites are in Japanese.)
Anime: LoveLive!
Kanamara-sama かなまら様 in Kawasaki 川崎 City
Specialty
It is a traditional shrine which seriously worships penis as a god. The people go to the shrine to pray for having a baby, good relationship of the couple, avoiding venereal diseases.
KANAMARA-MATSURI かなまら祭 (Kanamara festival) is very unique.
The people parade around the shrine with the god.
You can get many types of penis souvenirs such as candies on the day.
This is another god of the shrine.
Around the shrine, you can also enjoy cherry blossoms which are maybe in full bloom on the festival day.
Shrine name
Kanayama-jinja (Kanayama Shrine) 金山神社
It is also called Kanamara-sama かなまら様.
This place is the Kanayama Shrine 金山神社 (Kanayama-jinja) in Kawasaki 川崎 City Kanagawa 神奈川. It is located next to Tokyo Metropolis. You can go there by train
Another popular shrine and hiking place in Tokyo
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