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Tsukiyomi Shrine

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月読神社

Kyoto's Tsukiyomi Shrine, dedicated to the moon god, offers unique architecture and a historic stone.

Tsukiyomi Shrine
Saigen Jiro CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • A historic Shinto shrine in Kyoto.
  • Dedicated to the moon god, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto.
  • Relocated in 856 due to flood risk.
  • Designated a Kyoto City historic site.

What to see

  • Main hall in nagare-zukuri style with cypress bark roof.
  • Worship hall in irimoya-zukuri style with copper roof.
  • Tsukinobe-ishi, also called Anzan-ishi, for safe delivery.

Getting there

  • 8-minute walk from Matsunoo Taisha Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市西京区松室山添町15 Open in Google Maps

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