Suehiroinari Shrine at Akihabara, Tokyo

Historic Inari Shinto shrine near Kanda Myojin, founded in the late 16th century.

Suehiro Inari Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine on Sotokanda 2-chome, about a five-minute walk from Kanda Myojin and within the Akihabara area of Chiyoda City. Founded in 1596 or earlier, it is one of the older Inari shrines in the district and enshrines Uganomitama, Takemikazuchi and other deities associated with fertility, agriculture and industry.

The shrine sits in the Kanda area, a neighbourhood long known for its traditional Edo-era culture, and is a quieter counterpoint to the electronics and anime bustle of nearby Akihabara. Visitors can stop by during a shrine-hopping walk that also takes in Kanda Myojin.

It suits travellers interested in history and those seeking a peaceful pause in central Tokyo.