Nonomiya Shrine
野宮神社
Nonomiya Shrine is an ancient Shinto shrine with a unique torii gate and moss garden, worth visiting for its historical ties.
What it is
- Ancient Shinto shrine in Sagano, Kyoto.
- Purification place for Saio before serving at Ise Jingu.
- Mentioned in "The Sacred Tree" chapter of The Tale of Genji.
- Main deity is Nonomiya Okami (Amaterasu Sumera Okami).
What to see
- Rare black wooden torii gate made from oak.
- Beautiful garden with moss called "Nonomiya Jutan Goke."
- Nonomiya Daikokuten, known as a god of matchmaking.
When to go
- Saigu Gyoretsu procession is held every October.
Getting there
- 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市右京区嵯峨野々宮町1 Open in Google Maps
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