Awata Jinja
京都府
876-year-old Higashiyama shrine guardian of travelers, now a sacred site for sword enthusiasts
Founded
876
Type
Shrine
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About 7 min walk from Higashiyama Station (Tozai Subway Line), or 5 min walk from Keage Station
1 Awata-cho, Sanjo Higashiiru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
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Shrine
Founded 876
1150 years
Enshrined Deity
素戔嗚尊
大己貴命
Buddhist Sect
Shinto
Overview
Awata Jinja is an ancient shrine in Higashiyama founded in 876 by imperial command, with Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Okuninushi-no-Mikoto as its deities. Situated at "Awata-guchi," one of the seven entrances to the ancient capital, it has long been venerated as the "deity of safe journeys" by those setting out on travels. In recent years it has become a sacred site for sword enthusiasts, given Awata-guc…
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Origins
The origins of Awata Jinja date to 876 (the 18th year of the Jōgan era), when Fujiwara no Okiyo, a court official, founded the shrine by imperial command, enshrining Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Okuninushi-no-Mikoto at the present site. Located at Awata-guchi, the eastern gateway of the ancient capital, th…
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Divine Benefits
Business Prosperity
Healing & Longevity
Matchmaking
Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.
Derived from the enshrined deity "素戔嗚尊・大己貴命"
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Hours
Open 8:30 AM–5:00 PM daily; no closed days.
Admission
Free admission.
As of 2026-07-18. Subject to change.
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