Kumano Nyakuoji-jinja Shrine

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Kumano Nyakuoji-jinja Shrine is counted as one of Kyoto’s three Kumano shrines. The shrine’s sacred trees, 400 year old nagi conifers, were used as trees in purification ceremonies for people visiting Ise and Kumano shrines. There is a cherry blossom festival on the first Sunday of every April, crowded with people who come to appreciate the Taisho koto (Japanese harp with two to five strings) or shigin (Chinese poem recital) performances. It is also a famous spot for viewing the changing leaves in autumn.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Nyakuoujichou 2 Map
Area: Around Ginkaku-Ji Temple Area
Phone: 0757717420
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Available(3spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, AMEX, UnionPay, DISCOVER, Diners Club)
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

17 days: Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Gifu, Nagano, Tokyo, Yamanashi

17 day(s)

Review

NICE VISUAL EFFECT

Reviewed : 2019.11.14

This shrine has an unusual attraction, it must be the lanterns that adorn the exterior. If there visit it, but dont need to go out of your way.
Quiet and peaceful shrine

Reviewed : 2018.04.19

Kumano Nyakuoji Shrine is located along the Philosophers Walk. The place is very quiet with not much visitors. Some sakura trees are blosooming around the shrine and the place can be regarded as a...
京都三熊野のひとつ

Reviewed : 2023.03.23

哲学の道の起点にある小さな神社。後白河法皇が熊野権現を禅林寺(永観堂)の守護神として勧請された。京都三熊野のひとつでここには熊野那智大社がおかれ、京都に熊野三権現を現された。御朱印も京洛東那智とあり八咫烏の朱印が。平安時代、熊野信仰が盛んで熊野御幸の起点になっていた。御祭神の天照大神の別号若一王子にちなみ若王子神社と呼ばれているそうです。裏山を更に行くと新島襄のお墓があります。