[Praying for academic success at Kanda Shrine in Tokyo: Yushima Seido]

One of the attractions of Tokyo is the diversity of the gods and monuments enshrined, even when walking to pray for academic success. The recommended time is autumn, from October to November. ⛩️Kanda Myoujin Shrine 📍Location: 2 Chome-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021 💞Reasons for recommendation: Within the grounds of Kanda Myojin Shrine, there is a monument to the birthplace of Japanese classical literature, which is associated with academics, and a festival event to worship three other deities, including Kotohira Shrine, the guardian deity of the sea, who is said to bring benefits such as medicine, medical care, and business. "Shishiyama" Dedicated as one of the three great lions in the Kanto region during the Edo period Birthplace of Japanese classical literature It was in the Shibasaki residence of the shrine's family that Harumitsu Kata first opened a Japanese classical literature classroom. Deity of Misuku Shrine - Uka no Mitama no Kami Festival date - Early October Deity of Kotohira Shrine - Omononushi no Kami, Kanayamahiko no Mikoto, Ame no Minakanushi no Mikoto Festival date - October 10th』 ⛩️Yushima Seido 💰Price per person: Free admission 📍Location: 1 Chome-4-25 Yushima, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 113-0034 『Yushima Seido is a historic site located in Yushima, Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo, and is a Confucian temple built by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi during the Edo period. It was originally a Confucian temple located in the private residence of Hayashi Razan, but was relocated and expanded and developed into a place of learning directly under the Shogunate. It is now known as the birthplace of school education in Japan. Details: * Founded: Founded in 1690 (Genroku 3) by Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. * Location: 1-4-25 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. * Purpose: A shrine dedicated to Confucius, which later became a place of learning (Shoheizaka Gakumonsho) under the direct control of the shogunate. * Features: * Centered on the Taiseiden, it has the Iitokumon Gate, Kyodanmon Gate, and Gyogamon Gate. * It was burned down in the Great Kanto Earthquake, but was rebuilt. * The current building was designed by Ito Chuta and is made of reinforced concrete. * Access: * 3 minutes on foot from the Hijiribashi Exit of Ochanomizu Station on the JR Chuo Line and Sobu Line. * 5 minutes on foot from Exit 1 of Ochanomizu Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. * 5 minutes on foot from Exit B1 of Shin-Ochanomizu Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line. * Other: * The Shakuden Festival, dedicated to Confucius, is held every year on the fourth Sunday of April. * It is also known for praying for the success of exam candidates. “I Am a Cat” Memorial A monument commemorating the novel “I Am a Cat” by Natsume Soseki, a great Japanese author of the Meiji period. 📍Location: 1 Chome-1-1 Sarugakucho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0064 ✝️ Kanda Catholic Church Registered Tangible Cultural Property 💞Reason for recommendation: A church with beautiful stained glass on the inside 📍Location: 2 Chome-16-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021 #Summer vacation #Tokyo trip #Painting trip #Domestic travel strategy #My travel plan #Summer vacation trip #Domestic seasonal places #Domestic travel strategy #Domestic travel #Comment corner #Absolutely free trip