Kanda Shrine (Kanda Myojin) (神田神社(神田明神))
Flow of the course
About 5 min from the previous stop
About 600 min here
About this spot
The 2026 Kanda Myojin Cooling Festival runs for three days, August 7-9, from 11 AM to 9 PM at the grounds of Kanda Shrine, long beloved as Edo's guardian shrine. Food stalls fill the grounds during the festival, with visitors and locals crowding the area from morning to night. Opening day, August 7, welcomes visitors from the 11 AM opening onward, offering leisurely daytime enjoyment and enchanting nighttime ambiance with illuminated food stalls. After exploring the Kanda-Yushima area all morning, this full-day cooling festival provides a perfect culmination.
Season & hours
Name: 神田明神納涼祭り
Date & time: 8/7 (Fri)–8/9 (Sun) 11:00–21:00
Venue: 神田神社(神田明神) 境内・千代田区外神田2-16-2
Food stalls
Hours: 11:00–21:00
Where: 神田神社境内
※Announced for 2026. Stall lineups change year to year. Please check the official site for the latest details.
Turn this into a day plan with stall time includedTips
The shrine grounds present different faces by day and night. Wet wipes and small change are handy for food stall snacking. Evening crowds increase after sunset; watch for congestion. Within walking distance of JR Ochanomizu and Akihabara stations.
Best time to visit
From 11 AM opening to 9 PM close. Most lively from 6 PM onward when stall lights illuminate.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
20°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均4.4℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Access & map
Tokyo, Kanda Shrine (Kanda Myojin) Grounds, Chiyoda Ward, Soto-Kanda 2-16-2
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