Kibitsu-jinja Shrine
Shrine
A Shinto shrine primarily dedicated to Kibitsu-hiko-no-mikoto, a prince who subjugated rebels and brought peace and order to this area as one of the four mighty Shido Shogun. Kibitsu-hiko-no-mikoto is also known as the model for the legend of Momotaro, one of Japan’s most popular folktales. The shrine is one of the largest in the old San’yodo area. The front shrine and main shrine, built in the hiyoku irimoya-zukuri style, are designated National Treasures, and were rebuilt in 1425 by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Must-see highlights include the shrine’s roughly 400 meter long covered gallery, and the various flowers which grow on the grounds year round. The shrine is famous for the Narukama Shinji, a ritual in which the whistling of a steaming iron pot is used for fortune telling purposes. The nearest station is Kibitsu Station.
Spot details
- Address
- Okayama Pref. Okayamashi Kita-ku Kibitsu 931 Map
- Area
- Kibiji Area
- Phone
- 0862874111
- Hours
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[Hours of Operation] 9:00-16:00
[Prayer] 9:00-14:00 - Closed
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open everyday
[Kamado] Friday - Fees
- Precincts freedom
- Parking Lot
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Available (400 spaces)
* A rearranging fee will be charged from 1/1-1/5 - Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Estimated stay time
- 0-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Review
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- Beautiful scenery
- A hidden gem located in the middle of nowhere but definitely worth the visit. The shrine sits atop a hill that offers a great scenery. The temple complex includes a long corridor.The shrine can be...
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- Beautiful Shrine and Area
- I visited the Kibitsu Shrine on my way to Okayama and was very impressed by this shrine. The shrine was massive and beautiful. There are huge parking lots that are free here. After parking I...
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- Nice Shrine
- When I arrive there during winter, its very cold. It is a quiet place. You can take many photos with different scenes. You can go there by bicycle.
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