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Ayato Kuni-chu Shrine

京都市南区久世上久世町446

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A shrine located in Minami Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, known for producing the Kuse Komagata Chi-ga (young boys who carry the sacred horse-shaped offering) for the Gion Matsuri festival. It enshrines the Arami-tama (fierce spirit) of Susanoo-no-Mikoto and also holds joint festivals with Yasaka Shrine.

Enshrined deities

Susanoo-no-Mikoto

History

Originally two separate shrines, Ayato Shrine and Kuni-chu Shrine, they were later merged. Tradition holds that it was founded in 521 CE (Keitai 15), and it was long revered as the Ujigami (local tutelary deity) of Kami-Kuse. During the Sengoku period, Kuni-chu Shrine was relocated within the precincts of Ayato Shrine. The two were rebuilt as a single shrine building in 1936, and the deity was enshrined at the current location in 1964.

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What visitors say

The shrine is situated beneath the Shinkansen elevated tracks, so the sound of trains can be heard. The office is open only on limited days, so visitors should check the availability of Goshuin (shrine calligraphic seal stamps) in advance. A small parking area is discreetly available nearby, but accessing the shrine by car is not easy. The shrine grounds are more spacious and substantial than the exterior might suggest.

Opening hours

  • Monday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Tuesday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Wednesday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Thursday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Friday: 9:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday: 10:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 – 16:00
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