Kinomiya-jinja Shrine
Also known as the Kinomiya Myojin and the Kinomiya Dai-Myojin, this ancient Shinto shrine has long served the faithful in Izu and Atami. Legend has it that the shrine was built to house an idol which a fisherman caught in his net in 710. The massive sacred tree on the shrine’s grounds, named Okusu, is a nationally designated Natural Monument; over 2,000 years old, it is the second largest tree in Japan. It is said that circling the trunk once extends one’s life by one year. The shrine’s rest area, where visitors can buy tea, Raifuku sweets, and light meals, is also popular. Closest station: Kinomiya Station.
Spot details
- Address
- Shizuoka Pref. Atamishi Nishiyamachou 43-1 Map
- Phone
- 0557822241
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00 (prayer reception until 16:30)
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Available(50spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Available (Smoking Area Available)
- Wi-Fi
- Available
- Vegetarian Menu
- Not available
- English Menu
- Available
- Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day
- Yes
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Pet friendly
- Yes (No inside buildings, only Grounds)
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN