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Kyoto Shrine

Iwaya Shrine

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岩屋神社

Visit this ancient shrine to see unique rock formations worshipped since antiquity.

Iwaya Shrine
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What it is

  • A Shinto shrine in Kyoto's Yamashina-ku.
  • Founded in the 31st year of Emperor Nintoku.
  • Dedicated to Ame-no-Oshihomimi-no-Mikoto and Takuhatachiji-hime-no-Mikoto.
  • Originates from the worship of two giant rocks.

What to see

  • The two giant rocks, central to the shrine's origin.
  • Shrine buildings rebuilt in 1262.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市山科区大宅中小路町67 Open in Google Maps

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