OsakaShrines & TemplesIkeda
Kureha Jinja
It enshrines the weaving maidens of Wu who brought weaving to Japan. The origin of the Japanese word gofuku, for cloth.
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FIRST VISIT GUIDE
Learn how shrines and temples differ, then look at the photos
Start with the two explanations. Below them are photos and entries for shrines and temples across Japan.1,460 entries / page 36 of 61
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Nishinomiya Jinja
Before dawn on 10 January each year, the gates open and runners race the 230 metres to the main hall. The first three are that year's lucky men. It is no accident that a shrine to the god of business prosperity stands at the centre of a town of ports and sake.
HyogoShrines & TemplesKobe
Ikuta Jinja
The shrine that gave Kobe its name. The households assigned to serve it were called kanbe, and that word became the place name.
Himeji
Shoshazan Engyoji
A great mountain temple called the Mount Hiei of the west, known for the view of its three halls standing together.
HyogoShrines & TemplesTakarazuka
Nakayamadera
Known across Japan for prayers for safe childbirth. It claims to be the first Kannon pilgrimage site in Japan.
HyogoShrines & TemplesToyooka
Izushi Jinja
First shrine of Tajima Province. It enshrines the immigrant deity Amenohiboko and carries the tradition of the opening up of Tajima.
HyogoShrines & TemplesKobe
Minatogawa Jinja
It enshrines Kusunoki Masashige. His grave is in the grounds, with a stele raised by Tokugawa Mitsukuni.
HyogoShrines & TemplesAwaji
Izanagi Jingu
Held to be where Izanagi finally came to rest in the myth of the creation of the islands. It claims to be the oldest shrine in Japan.
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HyogoShrines & TemplesKobe
Nagata Jinja
One of the three shrines of Kobe. Known for the demon-chasing of its Tsuina rite.
HyogoShrines & TemplesKobe
Kitano Tenman Jinja
It stands on the rise above the foreign residences district, looking down on Kobe port.
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HyogoShrines & TemplesTakarazuka
Kiyoshi Kojin
Revered as the god of the kitchen. At the turn of each month the approach fills with a market.
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HyogoShrines & TemplesTakarazuka
Okunoin (Nakayama)
The Daihisui spring rises here. Those who have prayed for a safe birth climb up to draw the water.
HyogoShrines & TemplesNishinomiya
Hirota Jinja
The Hanshin Tigers come here to pray for victory. Known for its stands of Kobano-mitsuba azalea.
Nishinomiya
Mondo Yakujin
One of the three great yakujin temples of Japan. Hundreds of thousands come to its festival for warding off misfortune.
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