Matsuo Shrine
松尾神社
An ancient shrine founded by Empress Jingu in 201, featuring a historic forest and ties to the name of Kobe city.
What it is
- A historic shrine dedicated to the deity Wakahirume-no-mikoto founded in the year 201
- The origin of the name Kobe comes from this shrine's former estate households
- A site rebuilt after sustaining damage during the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake
- A location listed as a Myojin Taisha in historical records
What to see
- The Ikuta Forest which was mentioned in the classic literary work The Pillow Book
- A monument on the grounds specifically dedicated to kitchen knives
- The site where Taira no Tomomori camped his army in 1184
When to go
- New Year celebrations when cedar decorations are used instead of traditional pine
Getting there
- A one-minute walk from Sannomiya Subway Station
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Matsuo Shrine Open in Google Maps
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