TomobikiKamiyoshinichi (good day for shrine visits)
Back to search
Gion Shrine

📕 Goshuin from visitors

Gion Shrine

〒652-0008 兵庫県神戸市兵庫区上祇園町12−1

4.2(284)
🛡️ Warding off misfortune🏆 Victory & success

Located in Hyogo Ward, Kobe City, this shrine is locally known as "Hino no Gion-san". It is believed to possess divine powers for protection against water disasters, dispelling epidemics, warding off misfortune, and fulfilling great wishes.

Enshrined deities

Susanoo-no-Mikoto

History

The shrine was founded in 869 CE when the Kamo River in Kyoto flooded and an epidemic spread. A portable shrine (mikoshi) from Hiromine Shrine stayed overnight in the Hino area, and a shrine building was erected at that location to enshrine a branch spirit. Because the enshrined deity, Susanoo-no-Mikoto, was identified with Gyozan Tenno (Bull-headed Heavenly King), the shrine was also called Tenno Shrine. Prior to the Meiji-era separation of Shinto and Buddhism, Susanoo-no-Mikoto was viewed as identical to Gyozan Tenno.

Auto-generated by AI from web sources (please verify).Source

Blessings

Protection against water disasters, dispelling epidemics, warding off misfortune, and fulfillment of great wishes.

What visitors say

Situated on a hilltop, the shrine grounds offer a panoramic view of the Kobe cityscape after climbing steep stone steps. It is a well-maintained shrine with a calm atmosphere, where Goshuin (calligraphic seal stamps) from Gogou Shrine are also available. In July, the Gion Festival is held, and the surrounding area becomes lively with food stalls.

Open in Google Maps

口コミ (...件)

読み込み中...
Kaminavi

Looking up Gion Shrine?

Kaminavi helps you find over 90,000 shrines across Japan by map, blessing, and reviews. Its real-time lucky-direction search based on Nine Star Ki even tells you which direction is auspicious for you today. You can also keep your visit records, Goshuin collection, and pilgrimage plans in one place.

What you can do on Kaminavi