Uji-jinja Shrine

3.5

This Shinto shrine is dedicated to Ujinowaki Iratsuko-no-Mikoto, son of Emperor Ojin. The enshrined deity had made this land his home when, according to the legend, he got lost on the way to Uji from Kawachi province. A divine messenger in the form of a rabbit called a “Mikaeri Usagi” (turning back rabbit) guided him back by hopping along a little way and then looking back as if to say, “Follow me,” before hopping on a little further. As such the omikuji fortunes are contained in cute little ceramic rabbits.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Ujishi Uji Yamada 1 Map
Area: Around Uji Area
Phone: 0774213041
Hours: Precincts Free
Closed: Not available
Fees: [Worship fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available(35spaces)
※Fee
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Articles about this spot

Itineraries - Around Uji River

Kyoto | Traveling

Review

A shrine like any other

Reviewed : 2019.05.08

Not worth a visit although its on route to the Genji museum and Ujigami shrine. However the Ujigami shrine is also not worth it. Havent visited the museum though. Its free so no loss except your...
a serene place

Reviewed : 2019.04.03

A wonderful experienceGreat architecture Well laid out gardensFantastic museum Crowded but niceRecommend
A piece of local culture and history not to be missed!

Reviewed : 2018.11.06

The day we were there, there were many locals in their traditional costumes and many parents bring their children there for special prayers for their academic achievements etc. There were also a...