931 Kibitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥1,000
Kibitsu Shrine, located in Okayama City, is easily accessible by a 10-minute walk from Kibitsu Station or a 15-minute drive from either the Okayama Soja or Okayama IC. This shrine is renowned for its magnificent, unique architectural style, a National Treasure featuring conjoined gabled structures. Explore the 400-meter long corridor, a remarkable sight, and discover various gardens including azalea, plum, cherry blossom, and peony gardens. Don't miss the Yadoroiwa, where legend says the deity Kibitsuhiko placed his arrow, and the picturesque, gently undulating corridor. The shrine is a significant cultural landmark, offering a serene and historically rich experience.
Founded: Ancient times Deity: Other (Great Kibitsuhiko) Cultural Properties: National Treasure - Main Hall, Worship Hall