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Yuki Shrine

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Yuki Shrine is a historic Kyoto shrine, guardian of Kurama-dera, known for its unique architecture and ancient trees.

Yuki Shrine
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What it is

  • Commonly known as Yuki Myojin.
  • Enshrines Oanamuchi-no-mikoto and Sukunahikona-no-mikoto.
  • Guardian shrine of Kurama-dera Temple.
  • Relocated in 940 by Emperor Suzaku.

What to see

  • Main hall and worship hall rebuilt in 1607.
  • Split-level worship hall is an Important Cultural Property.
  • Momoyama period worship hall architecture.
  • Sacred Ohsugi Shrine trees are natural monuments.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市左京区鞍馬本町1073 Open in Google Maps

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