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Jonangu Shrine Garden
京都府
Guardian shrine founded at Heiankyo's relocation — the five-zone Shinen garden on the site of the Toba Detached Palace blooms with plum and camellia
Founded
794
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Shrine
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15 min walk from Kintetsu Kyoto Line Takeda Station
7 Nakajima Tobarikyucho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto
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Shrine
Founded 794
1232 years
Enshrined Deity
神功皇后ほか
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Overview
Jonangu is an ancient shrine enshrined in Nakajima Tobarikyu-cho, Fushimi-ku, founded to protect the south of the capital at the time of the Heian relocation. It is venerated as the deity for direction-dispelling (hoyo-ke), safe travel, and matchmaking, and many people come from afar to pray for direction-dispelling blessings, including for highway construction projects. The \'Shinen\' garden in t…
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Origins
The origins of Jonangu Shrine are traditionally traced to 794, when the imperial capital was relocated to Heian-kyo (present-day Kyoto). The shrine was established to guard the southern quarter of the capital, and it has long been venerated as a deity for warding off evil directions (hoyo-ke), ensur…
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Divine Benefits
Martial Fortune
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Safe Travel
Victory in contests, sports, and critical challenges. Rooted in warrior-deity shrines such as Hachiman and Suwa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "神功皇后ほか"
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Hours
Rakusuien Garden hours: 9:00 AM–4:30 PM (last entry 4:00 PM).
Admission
Admission and open area vary across 3 seasonal periods. Weeping-plum & camellia festival (Feb 18–Mar 22): adults ¥1,000, elementary ¥600. Regular periods: adults ¥800, elementary ¥500. Summer (Jul–Aug, north garden only): flat ¥300.
As of 2026-07-17. Subject to change.
Official Links
Official Site
jonangu.com
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