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Juban Inari Shrine, Where Kappa Legends Endure
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Juban Inari Shrine, Where Kappa Legends Endure

About this spot

Nestled in a corner of Azabu-Juban Shopping Street, this shrine houses charming stone statues inspired by kappa legends. According to local lore, a kappa once lived in a pond here and extinguished a fire by dousing it with water—a story that has earned the shrine reverence for fire protection and matchmaking blessings. Its convenient location right beside the shopping street makes it easy to visit, and children especially enjoy searching for the kappa statues within the grounds.

Season & hours

Name: 麻布十番納涼まつり

Date & time: 8/22 (Sat)–8/23 (Sun) 15:00–21:00

Venue: 麻布十番商店街・港区麻布十番

2026年の麻布十番納涼まつりは8月22日、23日の2日間、15時から21時まで、麻布十番商店街一帯を会場に開催されます。港区を代表する夏祭りのひとつとして、老舗の和菓子店や飲食店が並ぶ商店街全体が祭りの舞台となり、多くの家族連れや地元の人々でにぎわいます。初日となる22日は、午後の早い時間から夜まで長く楽しめるのが特徴で、日中は比較的ゆったりと、夕方以降は通り全体が提灯の灯りと人の熱気に包まれます。

Tips

祭り期間中は商店街が歩行者天国になり大変混雑します。ベビーカーでの移動は人混みに注意しましょう。都営大江戸線・東京メトロ南北線の麻布十番駅からすぐです。

Source: enjoytokyo.jp

Tips

Free admission. Conveniently located just a short walk from Azabu-Juban Station (麻布十番駅). The compact grounds can be fully explored in a short time.

Best time to visit

Allow about 30 minutes. Early morning hours offer a peaceful atmosphere for a leisurely visit.

Access & map

〒106-0045 1-4-6 Azabu-Juban, Minato Ward, Tokyo

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