Gosho-Hachimangu
御所八幡宮
A Kyoto shrine dedicated to safe childbirth, with a history tied to emperors and shoguns.
What it is
- A shrine in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward.
- Dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and Himegami.
- Known as a guardian deity for safe childbirth and infants.
- Ashikaga Takauji invited the deity and rebuilt the shrine.
When to go
- Annual festival is on the Sunday closest to September 15.
Getting there
- 3-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市中京区御池通高倉東入亀甲屋町594-1 Open in Google Maps
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