Kinomiya Shrine
Kinomiya Shrine
SHRINE
Kinomiya Shrine has long been known as a shrine where the God of fortune and luck resides, centred around a sacred tree called “Okusu” which is more than 2,000 years old. It is said that when you go around the 24m thick tree once your life is extended by a whole year! Many people come to recover from sickness and pray for good health.
It is said that the shrine began about 1,300 years ago on June 15th of the lunar calendar. A fisherman pulled his fishing nets to find a wooden statue caught in them, said to be a blessing. To mark the shrine’s origins, every year the statue is placed on a “mikoshi” (portable shrine) and carried to the beach. It is called the “burning festival” and is held from July 14th to 16th.
There are three paid car parks available.
Review
This is a nice shrine to visit if you’re in the area. It’s very famous and if you combine it with the other sights in Atami then it’s a great day trip from Tokyo! The shrine entrance features a small bamboo tunnel, perfect for taking photos. Since it’s so famous you may struggle to get photos without anyone else in them. Make sure you also have a look in front of the shrine as there’s usually a heart-shaped leaf exhibit there.
ADDRESS:
Kinomiya Shrine,
43-1 Nishiyamacho,
Atami,
Shizuoka Prefecture,
413-0034
+8155 782 2241 (Japanese only)
http://kinomiya.or.jp/ (Japanese only)
RECOMMENDED ROUTE:
If you don’t have a car you can take the Shinkansen to Odawara and switch to the Tokaido Line and alight at Kinomiya Station. The shrine is a short walk from there.
Things nearby:
ATAMI PLUM BLOSSOM GARDEN
ATAMI CASTLE
MOA MUSEUM OF ART
