Ancient shrine with an unusual three-pillar torii gate [Kijima-za Amateru Mikoto Shrine]

Leaf KYOTO Store information An old Uzumasa shrine with a rare three-pillar torii gate [Kijimaza Amaterasu Mitama Shrine]

2022.12.26

The precincts of the shrine are surrounded by giant trees. To the east of the main shrine is a shrine dedicated to the ancestral god of textiles.

An old Uzumasa shrine with a rare three-pillar torii gate [Kijimaza Amaterasu Mitama Shrine]

One of the oldest shrines in Kyoto [Kijima-za Amateru Mikoto Shrine], which is said to have been built around the 7th century, is popularly known as "Silkworm Shrine. It is said that at that time, the Hadas, who possessed sericultural skills, worshipped the god of sericulture in the area. The precincts of the shrine, covered with trees, are always quiet and a place of relaxation for local residents.

triangular three-pillar torii

The three-pillared torii gate, one of the three most unusual torii gates in Kyoto, stands in the Moto-tadasu-no-ike pond within the precincts of the shrine. The unusual three-pillared torii gate, with its center representing the universe, was erected so that it can be seen from all sides.
Currently, this torii gate is covered by a fence, but it is fully visible from the outside. The surrounding area is filled with a mysterious atmosphere.

Komatsune (guardian foxes) of Tsubakioka Daimyojin (Hakuseisha) in the precincts of the shrine

Kijimaza Amaterasu Mitama Shrine

Amateru Mitama Jinja on this island
50 Uzumasa Morigahigashi-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
6 minutes on foot from Randen "Kannosha Station"
Tel.075-861-2074
No parking
[Normal visit]
Hours of visitation: Free in the precincts
Admission fee/free

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*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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