Kabuto Shrine

What it is

• A guardian shrine for the Japanese securities industry.
• Founded in 1878 by Tokyo Stock Exchange associates.
• Relocated to its current site in 1927.

What to see

• The shrine building, rebuilt in 1971.
• A rock called "Kabuto-iwa" on the grounds.
• The rock is the origin of the area's name.
• Minamoto no Yoshiie buried his helmet at this rock.

Getting there

• 6-minute walk from Kayabacho Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.