Shrine Spots in Kyoto Area

  • Wara Tenjingu Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Kinugasatenjinmorichou 10
    Thought to have been founded before the building of Heian-kyo, Wara Tenjingu Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto goddess Konohananosakuya-hime. She is worshiped as a divinity of matchmaking, fertility, and child birth. In addition to prayers for safe delivery when women are five months pregnant, women receive amazake as a blessing to help them nurse on the ninth day of the ninth month of pregnancy. The shrine's especially busy at that time. You can also receive prayers to ward off evil and invite blessings.

    娘の安産祈願は2度ともこちらにお参りしました。境内は手狭な感じで妊婦さんには適度な広さでは。 他の方の口コミにもあるように係りの人は愛想よくありません。 いつも同じ質問が多く、冷たい感じの対応になっている感じで録音しておけばと思いました。 妊婦は繊細な時期でもあるので配慮すればと思いますが、ご利益はあるのかな(笑) 無料の駐車場がありますが狭いので、急ぐなら近くのコインパーキング利用もありです。

  • Awata Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Awataguchikajichou 1
    A historic Shinto shrine believed to have been founded in 876. Dedicated to Susanoo no Mikoto, the shrine is said to provide protection from calamity and safe travels. The Awata Matsuri festival held each October is comprised of the Oide Matsuri held two days before Sports Day, the Yowatari ceremony held the day before, the Shinkosai festival and Kankosai festival held the day of, and the Reidaisai festival held on the 15th.

    This is a pleasant little neighborhood shrine near in the Westin Hotel on Sanjo. In a city with at least 1200 temples and shrines this one is not remarkable. It is most famous for its festival held...

  • Daishogun Hachi-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kamigyou-ku Ichijouonmae Nishi 48
    When Heian-kyo (the old Kyoto capital) was relocated in 794, it was at this Shinto shrine that Emperor Kammu came to pray to Hoshigami (god of stars), Daishogun to protect his imperial castle. There are 80 wooden images of Daishogun, designated as Important Cultural Properties. Daishogun is a god that wards off danger and misfortune.

    맨 첨 교토를 수호하기 위해 교토 네군데 세운 방위신 8 개 모신 팔신사대장군 임 방위를 진정 액맞이 하는 음양도의 하나의 신앙이기도 했던 곳 이고 만덕전 은 춘추 5 일간 배관가능. 햔재도 집을 새로 지을때 이곳을 찿는다 함

  • Sugawara In Tenmangu Jinja
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Karasuma-dori Shimodachiuri Sagaru Horimatsucho 408

    菅原道真公のご誕生の地です。天神様の産湯の井戸があります。御遺愛の石燈籠一基が伝わっています。腫物、癌封じ等の病に御利益があるとされている梅丸大明神もこちらの境内に鎮座されています。

  • Kyoto Kumano-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shougoinsannouchou 43
    Having the oldest history of Kyoto’s three Kumano shrines, this was built in 811 when the holy priest Nichien invited the deity Kishu Kumano Okami. A great many visitors come to wish for help with marriage, child delivery or recovery from illness.

    東大路と丸太町通の交差点にある京都ではよく知られた神社。歴史は古く平安時代にさかのぼるが、応仁の乱で荒廃し、江戸時代に再興されたという。

  • Shimogoryo Shrine
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    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Teramachi Tsumarutacho Shimolu Shimoreimeimaecho
    "A one-minute walk from the ""Kawaramachi Marutamachi"" bus stop and a seven-minute walk from Marutamachi Station. This Shinto shrine can be reached by heading east from the Kyoto Imperial Palace on Marutamachi-dori Street and taking a left at Teramachi-dori Street. The shrine is believed to have been established in the early Heian period to enshrine Hasho Goryo. The shrine was moved to its current location in 1590 per the organization of shrines and temples implemented by the mighty samurai lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. During the Kankosai festival held from mid- to late May each year, a portable shrine and carriage called a ""shinkoretsu"" tour the area; on the festival eve the day before, the portable shrine is also excitingly carried by some 300 local elementary school students. During the Umenagomi festival in March, visitors can enjoy the sight of double-flowering plum trees blooming on the grounds."

    今年も又、すぐ南側にある革堂行願寺への年初の都七福神巡りで参拝した帰路のついで詣り、失礼だが、わざわざここだけのために来る予定は今後も過去も無い。一番酷かった南側の土塀は修復されているが、やはりまだ土塀には傷みや劣化が目立つ。それと、神職の人だが、きょう日はどこの寺社でも参詣者、参拝者と出会うと「よくお参り」とか何とか声を掛けて来るものだが、ここだけは相変わらず無言で・・・来る者が「お客さん」とか...

  • Agata Shrine
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    Kyoto Uji-shi Uji Renge 72
    "This shrine to Konohanasakuya-hime is located south of Byodoin Temple. It is said to grant prayers for marriage and safe childbirth. Its unique annual festival, which sees many visitors each year, is often called ""anya no kisai"" because it starts in the dark of night at midnight every June 5th with all the lights in the surrounding area extinguished."

    Agata Shrine is a guardian shrine of Byodoin, and actually it is not far from Byodoin. But as its location is not in the course of touristic itinerary, not many tourists come to visit it. If you are...

  • Saiin Kasuga-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sainkasugachou 61
    "A three-minute walk from Saiin Station and the ""Nishioji Shijo"" bus stop. This Shinto shrine is located north along Sai-dori Street. The shrine was started in Saiin by Emperor Junna when he had it moved here when he retired from the throne in 833. The shrine gained imperial patronage when Emperor Junna's daughter, Princess Takako, recovered from smallpox after praying at the shrine, and even today many worshippers come here. The shrine is believed to grant worshippers recovery from illness and protection from illness. Many people also come here before setting off on a trip to pray for a safe journey and safe driving. A huge cluster of wisteria known as the Rokushaku-fuji grows on the grounds and the shrine holds a wisteria blossom festival each year on April 29."

    If you are exploring Nara and the key sights, its worth the extra effort to get to this attraction which is set in very peaceful woodland.

  • Suika Tenmangu Shrine
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    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Kamigyo-ku Horikawa dori Kami-gi-otaku Kagetsucho 722-10
    This shrine is on Horikawa-dori Street in Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City. It is the first Tenmangu Shrine in Japan and honors the spirit of Sugawara-no-Michizane. Many visitors come for the purported benefits of worshiping here, including protection from floods and fire. The Crimson Weeping Cherry Tree on the grounds has made it an off-the-beaten-track cherry blossom viewing spot.

    今回は昨年京都観光検定に出た「登天石」を見学に来ました。石の上に道真の霊が現れ、ここから天に登ったと伝えられています。神社そのものは小ぶりですが、天神社の象徴たる梅が綺麗に咲き始めていました。

  • Imakumano-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Imagumanonaginomoricho 42

    An amazing little shrine that we found on our self guided tour. No admission fee and once again it is situated in an idyllic surrounding. An interesting small collection of Japanese artwork under...

  • Kamigoryo-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Kamigoryotatemachi 495

    アヤメの仲間の中で一番早く花をつけることから「一初」の名がついたという。 根は民間薬で鳶尾根(えんびこん)といい、吐剤や下痢とされる。 俳句では、「一八」や「鳶尾草」が夏の季語である。 属名の Iris はギリシャ語で虹を意味する。 種小名の tectorum は「屋根の」という意味である。魔よけとしてかやぶき屋根に植えらた。

  • Muko Shrine
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    29 Reviews
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    Kyoto Mukoushi Mukouchou Kitayama 65
    "A Shinto shrine located close to Nishi-Muko Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. Dedicated to the god Muko-no-Kami, the main shrine building has been designated an Important Cultural Property as an excellent example of Muromachi period nagare-zukuri style architecture. This same building is also known to have been the model for the main shrine building at Meiji Jingu. Shrine highlights include six lesser shrines on the grounds; a kendo hall once used as the staff room for the former Koyo Elementary School; Katsuyama Park, a popular place for walking; and a cherry tree garden which appeared in Tsutomu Minakami's famous novel ""Sakuramori."""

    Muko Shrine is located not far from Hankyu Nishimuko station. I dropped in on the way to Yoshimine-dera Temple. This shrine was founded in Nara Period and has about 1300 years’ history. The long...

  • Oishi Jinja
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Yamashina-ku Nishinoyamasakuranobabacho 116

    京都山科へ来たなら必ず立ち寄りたい大石神社です。ここ山科にある大石神社は赤穂浪士大石内蔵助良雄公をご祭神として1935年に創建された比較的あたらしい神社で境内には竹で出来た鳥居が建ち本殿前には赤穂浪士の石像をも見ることができます。階段を登っていきますので足元体力に注意が必要です。 岩屋寺や山科神社と合わせて訪問をしてください。

  • Bigozensha-jinja Shrine
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    22 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Gionmachikitagawa 625 within Yasaka Shrine
    Bigozensha-jinja Shrine is located on the grounds of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Higashiyama Ward, and it is said to have arisen from the sword of the god Susa-no-o-no-Mikoto. Three goddesses are enshrined here. On the grounds there is a spring with water that is supposed to beautify one's skin, so many women who are interested in improving their looks make pilgrimages to this shrine. Every year in November, barbers and hairdressers come to this shrine to pray for better skills and prosperity at the Barbers' and Hairdressers' Thanksgiving Festival.

    八坂神社の境内に数多くある小さな神社のひとつ。その名の通り、美を象徴する三柱の女神が祀られている。朱塗りの社殿も可愛らしい。

  • Hachidai-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ichijoujimatsuharachou 1
    This Shinto shrine was established in 1294. It is a place where believers come to wish for academic success, and one anecdote tells of how Miyamoto Musashi challenged the Yoshioka clan to a duel at the Ichijyoji Temple Sagarimatsu. Although it was destroyed by fire in the Onin War, it was rebuilt in 1596.

    I found this shrine by a happy mistake. It seems that the legendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi who developed the technique of two swords spent some time here and consequently has his statue standing...

  • Rokusonno-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Minami-ku Mibu-to Tsun Hangu-Horn
    Rokusonno-jinja Shrine was built during the Heian period to enshrine Minamoto-no-Tsunemoto, grandchild of Emperor Seiwa. It is said that if one crosses the popular vermillion arched bridge, also known as “the bridge of love,” they will be blessed by a good marriage partner. In the spring it is a beautiful place blooming with Oshima and Someiyoshino cherry blossoms.

    清和源氏発祥の地として有名な神社です。幼稚園(保育園?)が境内にあります。東寺の北総門を出て、左に進むと交差点にある神社です。狭い境内ですが、綺麗に整備されていて、往時が偲ばれる場所です。桜の季節が一番ですね。徒歩で東寺から羅城門跡へ行く途中に立ち寄りました。

  • Konoshima Nimasu Amateru Mitama Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Uzumasamorigahigashichou 50
    "A five-minute walk from Kaikonoyashiro Station, Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station, and the ""Kaikonoyashiro"" bus stop; and a seven-minute walk from Hanazono Station. Situated along the Taishimichi, this Shinto shrine has an auxiliary shrine dedicated to sericulture (silkworm farming) and is thus also known as the Silkworm Shrine. This area was a center of sericulture, weaving, and dyeing and this shrine was established and dedicated to sericulture and weaving by the Hata clan, a wealthy family who came to Japan from China. Even today, the shrine is still visited by people involved in the sericulture industry. At Mototasasu no Ike pond, which purportedly has miraculous healing properties, there is a three pillared torii gate, one of only a very few examples found in the country. On the day of the ox in midsummer, a water purification festival is held here."

    地下鉄東西線の太秦天神川駅から徒歩5分ほど。 創建年不明(701年以前)。祭神は天之御中主神、大国魂神、穂々出見命、鵜茅葺不合命、瓊々杵尊。境内入口から本殿までまっすぐに参道が延び、途中に吹き放ちの拝殿がある。社殿は明治以降に再建されたもので、拝殿は木造瓦葺き、本殿と拝所は木造銅板葺き。本殿左手には神池「元糺の池」(もとただすのいけ)があるが湧水は枯れ空池となっている。その池の中には3つ鳥居を組み...

  • Kuzuryu-taisha Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Yasekonoechou 681
    "A 40-minute drive from the Kyoto-higashi interchange and a 60-minute drive from the Kyoto-minami interchange. This Shinto shrine is also located right next to the ""Kuzuryu Benten-mae"" bus stop. The shrine is known for its unique way of praying, which requires worshippers to circle the main shrine building clockwise nine times. Many worshippers come here to pray for the victory of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team. The shrine was built in 1954 after its enshrined deity, Kuzuryu Benzaiten, appeared in a dream. The shrine's fortune slips are also distinctive - instead of telling you how lucky you are like the fortune slips of most other shrines, this shrine's contain words of advice and warning regarding your wish. The shrine holds a grand fall festival on November 24 each year."

    旧自宅地域から八瀬・大原・滋賀県方面への国道沿い(沿い、と云っても間道だが)にあるため、年間、何度か立ち寄る神社、敢えて「参詣する」としなかったことは個人的主観の問題なので説明は略。今回も写真はそこそこ撮影したので口コミに添付します。正直云うと、ここへ立ち寄ったのは徒歩で約5分程度の場所にある新しく出来たミュージアム、「猫猫寺」(にゃんにゃんじ)へ来たついでと云うこと。ここは拝む時の柏手の打ち方が...

  • Nyakuichi Jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Shichijogoshonouchihonmachi 98
    A shrine founded by Taira Kiyomori that is said to bring you good fortune and success in life. They offer a variety of amulets and voltive wooden plaques that will grant good fortune.

    神社そのものはどこにでもあるような平凡なものですが、ここは平家の総帥、平清盛に因む縁起のために有名になった神社です。若一と書いて「にゃくいち」と読ませます。清盛が白拍子など愛妾を住まわせていたのがここ西八条であり、愛妾を入れ替わりさせる等、昔は普通でも今では考えられないような行いをしていた場所です。でも、六波羅蜜寺近辺に居住していた清盛がよくもここまで通えたものですね、相当な距離があるのに。女性の...

  • Ikimi Tenmangu
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    Kyoto Nantanshi Sonobechoumisonomachi 1-67
    This is Japan's oldest Tenmangu shrine and it is located in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture. Unique in the country, it is called Ikimi (living body) because it was dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane while he was still alive. It is popular for its Ten Hareru, a good luck charm for business, and its one-of-a-kind Tonbo-dama Goukaku Omamori charm for passing exams. Its Goukaku-ume (exam passing plum), made on the premises, is also a popular charm with exam takers.

    先に感想を述べると、タイミングが悪かったのか改修工事中でした。。。 拝殿内が周回出来るようになっており、願い事を唱えて周回し、もう一度願って周回し・・・と3周する様です。 私が行った際も受験生と思われる娘(高校生?)と母が3周しており、何とか願いが叶うといいなぁ。。。と微笑ましく感じました。 また、宮司さんが話好きの方で色々とお話ししてくれて改修の寄付金が集まらず苦慮されていること等も語ってくれ...

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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