Munataka Shrine sits at the southwest of Kyoto Imperial Palace, and has protected Kyoto City for more than 1200 years. The main enshrined deity, Munataka-Ookami, helps people cut their way through, and gives protection to anything that concerns production, such as agriculture, industry, and childbirth. Munataka Shrine is also unique for its relationship with the Imperial House of Japan.
Main Sanctuary: The deity enshrined here helps people cut their way throughThe Sacred Camphor Tree: The age of the sacred camphor tree is estimated to be over 600 yearsKyoto Tourism Shrine: This shrine was built to wish for the safety of every tourist who visit Kyoto CityKazan Inari Daimyojin Shrine: This shrine was built and owned by the Kazan-in family, and it later became worshipped as the deity of fire protection because the family’s residence remained undamaged in a number of large fires.The Sacred Tree: The age of this sacred tree, which sits at the south end of the precinct, is estimated to be 400 years.
Amulets and Stamps
No information available on the official website.
Main Enshrined Deity
Munataka-no-Ookami: Collectively refers to the three Munataka sister deities (Tagirihime-no-Mikoto, Tagituhime-no-Mikoto, and Ichikisimahime-no-Mikoto). Protects anything that concerns production, such as fishery, industry, and childbirth.
Access
Address: 9 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
