Matsunoo Taisha

4.0

The oldest Shinto shrine in Kyoto and located in Nishikyo Ward. Seated at the foot of Mt. Matsuo, the shrine’s object of worship, the distinctive Muromachi period (1333–1568) architecture of the main shrine building is a nationally designated Important Cultural Property. The mountain is seen as the god of sake and has attracted followers accordingly since the Middle Ages; the shrine’s mikoshi hall is stacked high with sake barrels. The waters of the shrine’s Kame-no-I (Turtle Well) are also famed for giving health, long life, and revitalization, and sake brewers, producers, and salespeople from around the country still come here to bring some of the water home with them.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Nishikyou-ku Arashiyamamiyamachi 3 Map
Area: Katsura / Nishiyama Area
Phone: 0758715016
Hours: 9:00-16:00
[Sunday, Public holiday]9:00-16:30
Fees: [Garden/Matunoo Taisya]
[Adult] 500yen
[Student] 400yen
[Child] 300yen
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

God for brewing

Reviewed : 2020.12.26

Matsuo Taisha is one of the oldest shrine, and its God is a protector of Sake brewing. I had visited long time ago, but this time I happened to pass nearby, so I paid a visit. As the new year...
Love and jealousy

Reviewed : 2019.06.23

幸運の双鯉は恋愛成就、夫婦円満、立身出世を願い撫でて祈念します。I wish for a love fulfillment, a married couple, and a successful career.幸運の撫で亀は寿命長久、家庭円満を願い撫でて祈念します。The turtle is lucky to have a long life and wish for family...
A major shrine away from the crowds.

Reviewed : 2019.04.25

A major shrine in Arashiyama, a short walk from Saga station. Most folks turn right outside the station to head for the more major attractions like the Tenryuji and the bamboo forest walk. Dont...