You can visit the shrine from early in the morning; this is also the time when it is less crowded. The Nakamise (street market) is also a fun place to walk around after visiting the shrine.

This shrine is located within the grounds of Wakamiya Hachimangu in Kawasaki-ku. The sacred body is a metal phallus, also called “Kanamara-sama” ("god of the devilish metal penis"), and is believed to be a guardian deity for both giving birth and illnesses that affect the lower body. A unique mikoshi is paraded at the Kanamara Festival in spring.

It is a street with many shops on both sides, which extends from Kawasakidaishi Daisanmon. The length of the street is about 200 m. Sales staff are working with enthusiasm and selling specialties, such as Tontoko Ame (candy) and Kuzumochi.

The natural fragrance, springiness and texture of soba noodles come from two masterful hands working in a kibachi kneading bowl. The crisp clearness of the dipping sauce is a product of upholding traditional methods. This natural culture of taste has been passed from generation to generation. The restaurant aspires to bring a modern sensibility to soba, all while paying respects to memories of the past. It is a small-scale store built on Kawasaki Daishi land in 1884, and they have protected the tradition of Edo noodles ever since.

We currently offer a tour course for each of the "Ajinomoto", "Hondashi", "Cook Do" and Oyako (parent and child) "Knorr" soups. Visitors can see how each product is made, including arranging raw materials, manufacturing processeses, and quality control checks with consideration for safety and security. Board our "Aji Panda" bus to be taken to the factory.