Taiho-jinja Shrine

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"This shrine has an extremely rare ""koma nezumi,"" named for the myth found in the Kojiki in which a mouse saved Okuninushi when caught in a scheme and surrounded by wildfire. It receives veneration as a place to improve school marks, relationships, and health without disease."

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shishigatanimiyanomaechou 1 Map
Area: Around Ginkaku-Ji Temple Area
Phone: 0757711351
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Worship] Free
Parking Lot: Available (5spaces) * Contact required
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 0-30 minutes
Pet friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

SMALL SHRINE JUST OFF POETS PATH

Reviewed : 2019.11.14

If you blink you can miss this shrine, it is not well directed to so youll need to locate it on a more detailed map of the area.
Philosophers Surprise

Reviewed : 2018.12.02

It was a beautiful day and we decided to enjoy the fresh air and sunshine. Strolling the Philosophers Walk fit the bill perfectly. On the way we happened to note the Otoyo Shrine; its a little...
Small temple with a story

Reviewed : 2017.05.09

Otoyo Shrine is located on Philosophers Walk. It is small and can be visited in half an hour. It is small and stayed out of tourist side. The 2 mice on the left and right side of shrine are the...