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Achi Shrine
〒710-0054 岡山県倉敷市本町１２−１
Located at the summit of Tsurugatake Hill in the center of Kurashiki, within the Bikan Historical Quarter, this shrine serves as the head guardian shrine of Kurashiki. It is renowned for the Amatsuiwa-sakai, an ancient garden said to be the oldest in Japan featuring the crane-and-turtle motif, and for 'Achi no Fuji,' a wisteria tree that is the largest and oldest in Japan and designated as a prefectural natural monument.
Enshrined deities
Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto
History
The shrine's name derives from 'Achi,' the ancient name for Kurashiki, originating from the settlement of the clan of Achi no Misho, a historical figure. During Empress Jingu's expedition to the Three Kingdoms of Korea, prayers were offered to the Munakata Three Goddesses, and a sword that descended was enshrined in the Myoken-gu shrine, which was restored during the Meiji period. Historically, rituals were conducted by the cotton rope-weaving guild, and during the mid-Edo period, the shrine was managed by the head priest of Kanryuji Temple.
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What visitors say
Situated on a hilltop overlooking the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, the shrine grounds offer spectacular panoramic views of the town. Visitors must climb slopes and steep stairs to reach the shrine, so wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and seasonal displays such as hina dolls (doll sets for Girls' Day) and traditional performing arts are sometimes presented.
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: 9:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: 9:00 – 17:00
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