Local Secret · Akihabara
Yanagimori Shrine 柳森神社
A tiny shrine by the Kanda River near Akihabara with tanuki statues that bring luck.
About
Yanagimori Shrine sits on the riverbank below street level and has a group of tanuki statues, worshipped as "otanuki-san" since the Edo period for luck and success.
Highlights
- Lucky tanuki statues
- Hidden riverside setting
Tips
- Five minutes from Akihabara Station
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