Ancient tutelary shrine at the foot of Mt. Funaoka, quietly protecting Murasakino since before the Heian capital
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Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto
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大国主命
Overview
An ancient shrine said to have stood in Murasakino since before the Heian period, venerated as the local tutelary deity. The exact founding date is unknown; it is situated at the foot of Mt. Funaoka and retains traces of worship predating the Heian capital. Nestled quietly in a residential neighborhood of Murasakino near Daitokuji and Imamiya Shrine, it is known only to locals as a hidden gem. Old…
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Origins
Chioon Jinja (Kita Ward) is an ancient shrine said to have stood in the Murasakino district of Kyoto's Kita Ward since before the Heian period. Its exact founding date is unknown, but its location at the foot of Mt. Funaoka—long regarded as a sacred site—suggests a deep connection with the ritual sp…
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Divine Benefits
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Abundant Harvest
Flourishing trade, new-shop openings, successful deals. A central prayer at Inari and Ebisu shrines.