Kumano Wakaosoji Shrine

📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 2 Wakaosji-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City

About

Founded 永暦元年(1160年)
Enshrined 国常立命, 伊邪那岐命, 伊邪那美命, 天照大御神, 恵比須神
Rank 村社

📿 Goshuin Info

Hours

9:00–17:00

Fee

¥500

Direct-write

Available

Pre-written

Available

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History

Byakko

Enshrined with deities from the Kumano Sanzan, this shrine is revered as guardian of scholarship. Positioned near Kyoto University for centuries, it has answered countless students' prayers for academic excellence. Along the peaceful path leading to Kiyomizu Temple, this sanctuary embodies quiet wisdom, embracing fervent wishes of examination candidates. Over a century of history witnesses the nurturing of countless talents.

Benefits

Academic successExam successWisdom

Goshuin Gallery

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Tips

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Access

市バス32系統「宮ノ前町」が最寄り(徒歩約8分)。5系統「南禅寺・永観堂道」(徒歩約10分)、地下鉄東西線「蹴上駅」(徒歩約15分)も利用できます。

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General

御朱印には「京洛東那智」と墨書きされ、熊野信仰のシンボルである八咫烏の朱印が押されるのが特徴です。

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Parking

境内に数台分の駐車スペースがありますが、観光シーズンは満車になりやすく、公共交通機関の利用をおすすめします。

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Visit Notes

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Small but nice shrine. The woman at the shrine office was very nice and exchanged my ¥10 for ¥5s for the offering.

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