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  • Oharano-jinja Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Oharanominamikasugachou 1152
    A Shinto shrine located in Oharano, Nishikyo Ward founded in 784 by Empress Consort Fujiwara no Otomuro, originally of the Fujiwara clan, in Nagaoka-kyo to enshrine the patron gods of the Kasuga-taisha in Nara. The main shrine building standing today was constructed in 850, as were the Kasuga-zukuri style inner shrine and Koisawano-ike Pond modeled after Sarusawa-ike Pond. Today, the shrine is a widely renowned site for viewing fall foliage, with the approximately 200 meter long approach to the shrine becoming a deep red tunnel bustling with visitors during the season.

    The actual building is a reconstruction of Edo Period, but the origin of this shrine remounts to the foundation of Nagaokakyo. So, it is a very old temple. As it is not easily accessible by public...

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  • Muko Shrine
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    4.0
    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...

  • Tsukiyomi Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Matsumuroyamazoechou 15
    This Shinto shrine is located 400 meters south of its red torii gate near Matsui-Taisha Station. An auxiliary shrine of the Matsunoo Taisha Shrine, the shrine is dedicated to Tsukuyomi. A grouping of stones on the grounds known as the Tsukinobeishi or, alternatively, the Anzanishi, are said to grant those who rub them the blessing of children and safe childbirth. Other highlights include the Inyoishi, two rocks arranged side by side which are said to grant the wishes of those who rub them; a shrine dedicated to Prince Shotoku, god of scholarship; and the Ofunesha boat shrine dedicated to Amenotorifune-no-Mikoto, guardian god of maritime transportation. The shrine's annual festival is held on October 3; the day before the god of the Matsunoo Taisha Shrine is ritually and temporarily transferred to the Ofunesha.

    This shrine, located between Suzumushidera and Matsuo Taisha, belongs to Matsuo Taisha, is dedicated to Tsukiyomino Mikoto, a brother of Amaterasu Omikami. Although it is not a touristic place, the...

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  • Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
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    Kyoto Nagaokakyoushi Tenjin 2-15-13
    Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine enshrines the god of studies Sugawara Michizane. It is also called Mikaeri Tenjin because when Michizane was demoted to Dazaifu, he turned back and was reluctant to leave this area. The end of April is the best time to visit, with wonderful 2.5-meter-tall Kirishima azaleas in bloom, making for the special sight of the main approach covered in deep crimson blossoms.
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  • Horinji Temple, Dendengu Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Arashiyamakokuzouyamachou In Horinji
    Dendengu Shrine is dedicated to Kokuzo Bodhisattva's manifestation Myojo Tenshi, the true form of Denden-Myojin, the chief deity of Myojo-sha Shrine. It was burned down during the Kinmon Incident (also called Hamaguri Rebellion) on 1864 but was reconstructed in 1956. Every year on May 23 they hold the Grand Festival of Dendengu Shrine to pray for the growth of the electric industry and protection from accidents.
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  • Rikyu Hachimangu Shrine
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    34 Reviews
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    Kyoto Otokuni-gun Oyamazakicho Oyamazaki Nishitani

    阪急からＪＲへの乗り換えで立ち寄り、石清水八幡宮の元社であり、エゴマ油を製造したことによってわが国製油発祥の地とされるなど、思いがけず由緒ある神社です。

  • Ogura Shrine
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    10 Reviews
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    Kyoto Otokuni-gun Oyamazakicho Enmyoji Torii-mae

    お正月などは割と混んでます。結婚式もできるようです。が、山の麓で暗くてひんやりしてるので、ちょっと陰気です。お札やお守りなどを売っている社務所もちゃんとあります。

  • Irino Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Oharanouebacho 192
  • Hashita Shrine
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    Kyoto Pref. Nagaokakyoushi Okukainji Hashirita 3
  • Sannomiya Tenmangu Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Katagiharasugiharacho 20
  • Kyoto Shrine Cho
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Arashiyamaasatsukicho 66-1
  • Gotani shrine
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    Kyoto Nagaokakyoushi Joudodani
  • Nagaokatenmangu Shrine
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    Kyoto Nagaokakyo-shi Tenjin 2-chome
  • Nine companies shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Oenishinagachou
  • Mori Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Oharanokitakasugacho
  • Yoko Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Oetsukaharachou
  • Sannomiya Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Oetsukaharacho
  • Boughs Inari Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Oehigashinagachou
  • Sannomiya Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nishikyo-ku Goryoshigitani
  • Akane Shrine
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    Kyoto Nagaokakyo-shi Imazato 4-chome
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