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Itsukushima Jinja (Shrine) (Ike-no-Bentensan)
Name Itsukushima Jinja (Shrine) (itsukushima jinja (shrine))
Alias Name Ike-no-Bentensan (ike-no-bentensan)
Address 6 Kyoto Gyoen-nai (Imperial Palace grounds) Kamigyo-ku
Tel Number 075-211-4769 FAX Number
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Located by the pond near the Ainomachi Entrance to Kyoto Imperial Palace. The 12th century war lord Taira-no-Kiyomori enshrined the deities of Ikutsushima-jinja (in present Hiroshima) here for the sake of his mother and this is the origin of the shrine. The stone torii (gate to sacred area)is one of the 3 unique toriis in Kyoto for its style. Ichikishima-himeno-mikoto and 2 other deities are enshrined
along with Gion-nyogo the mother of Taira-no-Kiyomori.
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Access Subway Karasuma Line: Marutamachi -walk 5 min; City Bus: Karasuma-marutamachi -walk 5 min
Handicap Not accessible
Required Time about 15 minute(s)
Holiday Open daily
Note Annual Festival : June 15
Autumn Festival : Nov. 15
(Prayer sticks burning ritual)
Charge Admission free
Reserve Not necessary
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