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Yamaguchi Shrine

Kido Shrine

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木戸神社

Kido Shrine honors a Meiji Restoration leader and offers unique architecture and cherry blossoms.

Kido Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine dedicated to Kido Takayoshi, a Meiji Restoration leader.
  • Founded on the site of Takayoshi's former residence.
  • Established around a shrine built after his will in 1877.

What to see

  • A rare torii gate featuring three gaku-tsuka (額束).
  • Approximately 100 Yoshino cherry trees on the grounds.
  • A trailhead for Mount Kono is on the shrine grounds.

When to go

  • April for the annual spring grand festival.
  • Spring for cherry blossom viewing.
  • Autumn to see fall leaves at nearby Kido Park.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

山口県山口市糸米2-9 Open in Google Maps

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