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Boars are enshrined in this shrine because it is believed that 300 boars healed the main enshrined deity's injured feet when he was chased by his enemy. Statues and carvings of boars can be seen elsewhere in the precinct.

Heian Jingu Shrine was built to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of the establishment of Heian-kyo imperial capital. The shrine is also famous for Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages), one of the 3 major festivals in Kyoto.

Shirakumo Shrine enshrines Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto, the goddess of music. Once every 12 days, the shrine holds the festival of snakes because snakes are considered to be the divine servant of the goddess.

Itsukushima Shrine locates in the Kyoto Imperial Palace. The stone torii (gateway) of the shrine is famous for being one of the 3 unique toriis in Kyoto. Itsukushima Shrine is also known for giving people economic fortune.

Munataka Shrine sits at the southwest of Kyoto Imperial Palace. The main enshrined deity, Munataka-Ookami, helps people cut their way through, and gives protection to anything that concerns production.

Yasui Konpiragu is said to be one of the best shrines in Japan to make wishes about love because of its 'Power Stone Monument'. The divine power will assist visitors strengthen their relationships with their partners.

Parents from all over Japan visit Gokounomiya Shrine before childbirth to receive blessings from Empress Jingu, the goddess of safe delivery. Its sacred water, 'Gokousui', is famous for its beautiful taste.

Hirano Shrine is renowned for its garden with more than 400 cherry blossom trees of approximately 60 varieties. The shrine was built in 794, and also has deep relationship with the Japanese Imperial Family.

Kifune Shrine, which is known for the dragon deity's oracles, has a history of over 1300 years and is the headquarter of the water deity shrines in Japan. The Yui no Yashiro Shrine that sits in the precinct is also famous for fulfilling the visitors' love.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine was built in 947, and is the headquarter of the 12,000 Tenmangu and Tenjin shrines in Japan. The main enshrined deity is Sugawara-no-Michizane, one of the most worshipped deity of academics in Japan.