Kenkun Shrine, Kyoto

Name: Kenkun Shrine
Address: 49 Murasakino Kitafunaokacho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8227, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-451-0170

#148 among attractions in Kyoto

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Facts and practical information

Kenkun Shrine also known as Takeisao Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the city of Kyoto, Japan. One of the four shrines that protect Kyoto, it protects Kyoto from the North and Oda Nobunaga, a daimyō and key figure in the unification of Japan during the late 16th century, is deified and buried inside. ()

Local name: 建勲神社 Established: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 35°2'19"N, 135°44'38"E

Address

49 Murasakino Kitafunaokacho, Kita-kuKyoto 603-8227 Japan

Contact

+81 75-451-0170

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Day trips

Kenkun Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kinkaku-ji, Daitoku-ji, Kitano Tenmangū, Seimei Shrine.

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Buddhist architecture, Temple,
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Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
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Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
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Shōkoku-ji, Kyoto
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Historic shrine with cherry blossoms
Hirano Shrine, Kyoto
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Museum, Specialty museum
Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto
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Temple, Buddhist architecture
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Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
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Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
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~1370 ftNE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
7 min walk • Ryōgen-in is a subtemple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was constructed in 1502. There are five gardens adjoining the abbot's residence, including Totekiko, Isshi-dan, Koda-tei, and Ryogin-tei.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kenkun Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Funaoka Onsen, Kyoto (4 min walk), Ōbai-in, Kyoto (7 min walk), Ryōgen-in, Kyoto (7 min walk), Kōtō-in, Kyoto (9 min walk).

How to get to Kenkun Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kenkun Shrine:

Bus

Kenkun Jinja-mae • Lines: 1, バス (5 min walk)
Funaokayama • Lines: 1, バス (6 min walk)

Metro

Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (23 min walk)
Kitaōji • Lines: K (24 min walk)

Light rail

Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (28 min walk)
Tōjiin • Lines: B (35 min walk)