Munetada Jinja
京都府
Shrine founded in 1862 on Mt. Yoshida to enshrine Kurozumi Munetada, founder of Kurozumikyo, renowned for a spring cherry tunnel and panoramic views over Kyoto
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1862
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Shrine
Founded 1862
164 years
Enshrined Deity
黒住宗忠
Buddhist Sect
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Munetada Jinja was founded in 1862 on the southern slope of Mt. Yoshida, enshrining Kurozumi Munetada, the founder of Kurozumikyo. Located partway along the Yoshida Jinja approach, the stone steps leading to the main hall are lined on both sides with cherry trees that form a magnificent cherry tunnel in spring. Known for blessings of good fortune and academic success, it is popular among Kyoto Uni…
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Munetada Jinja was established in 1862 (Bunkyu 2) on the southern slope of Mt. Yoshida in Kyoto, enshrining Kurozumi Munetada (1780–1850), the founder of Kurozumikyo. Kurozumi was born in Bizen Province (present-day Okayama Prefecture) and is said to have founded the Shinto-derived religious movemen…
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