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Oyoho Shrine

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Oyoho Shrine

京都市左京区鹿ケ谷宮ノ前町1

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Located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, this shrine is famous for featuring statues of rats rather than the traditional komainu (lion-dog guardians). The Philosopher's Path runs nearby.

Enshrined deities

Sukunabikona-no-Mikoto, Hachiman Okami, Sugawara-no-Michizane (Tenjin)

History

The shrine's origins date back to 887 CE (Ninna 3), when Fujiwara no Toshihiko enshrined the deity Sukunahikona no Mikoto on Tsubaki-gamine to pray for Emperor Uda's recovery from illness. During the Kanren era (1017–1028 CE), the shrine was relocated to its current site in Shikagaya, where it has been venerated ever since as the local tutelary deity (Ujinokami) for the surrounding area. It has been rebuilt each time it was destroyed by fires during the Nanboku-cho period and the Onin War.

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What visitors say

Situated a short distance off the Philosopher's Path, this shrine offers a quiet and serene atmosphere. The grounds are dotted with distinctive stone statues of divine messengers, such as koma-nezu (rat guardians) and koma-mi (snake guardians). Visitors can also enjoy seasonal flowers and a large cherry tree. Coin parking is available nearby, and the shrine offers Goshuin (a shrine's calligraphic seal stamp).

Opening hours

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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