Higashi Tennou Okazaki-jinja Shrine

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This is one of the Shinto shrines built under imperial orders of Emperor Kanmu to protect the imperial palace during the relocation of the capital, Heiankyo, in 794. The enshrined deities Susano-no-Mikoto and Kushinada-Hime-no-Mikoto were blessed with many children, so many believers visit the shrine to pray for conception and safe child delivery. Since there are wild rabbits inhabiting the land around the shrine, it is said that the messenger of the enshrined deity is also a rabbit and there are cute images of rabbits all around including child conception rabbits, guardian rabbits and beckoning rabbits.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Okazakihigashitennouchou 51 Map
Area: Around Okazaki Area
Phone: 0757711963
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

Lots of rabbits!

Reviewed : 2019.01.07

Lovely to see so many rabbits around. We reached here the last 15 minutes before its closing time. Check out the rabbit charms here, cant resist getting a few of them.Note:There are no real...
Rabbits.....

Reviewed : 2018.09.24

Quirky small rabbit temple that’s actually a hidden gem - worth a look if nearby. Shrine has rabbit theme everywhere! Cool place.
One of the shrines to visit for childbirth

Reviewed : 2018.05.28

This is one shrine you gotta visit if you’re praying to have a child / a smooth delivery. In the chozuya (a building for purifying your hands before praying), there is a statue of a black rabbit...