Matsunoo Taisha, Kyoto

Name: Matsunoo Taisha
Address: 3 Arashiyama-miyamachi, Kyoto, 616-0024, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-871-5016

#56 among attractions in Kyoto

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Matsunoo Taisha, formerly Matsunoo Jinja, is a Shinto shrine located at the far western end of Shijō Street, approximately 1.3 kilometers south of the Arashiyama district of Kyoto. It is home to a spring at the base of the mountain, Arashiyama, that is believed to be blessed. ()

Local name: 松尾大社 Established: 701 (1323 years ago)Coordinates: 35°0'1"N, 135°41'6"E

Address

3 Arashiyama-miyamachiKyoto 616-0024 Japan

Contact

+81 75-871-5016

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Matsunoo Taisha – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tenryū-ji, Iwatayama Monkey Park, Ōkōchi Sansō, Nonomiya Shrine.

1.3 miNW
Zen temple in a scenic, tranquil setting
Tenryū-ji, Kyoto
32 min walk • Tenryū-ji is a serene oasis nestled in the heart of Arashiyama, a scenic district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1339 by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji, this historic temple serves as the head temple of the Tenryū branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.
0.8 miNW
Park, Zoo, View point
Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto
22 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Arashiyama, on the outskirts of Kyoto, Japan, lies the Iwatayama Monkey Park, a unique wildlife reserve that offers an unforgettable experience for visitors. This park is home to a troop of over 120 Japanese macaque monkeys, also known...
1.5 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Museum, History museum
Ōkōchi Sansō, Kyoto
38 min walk • Ōkōchi Sansō is the former home and garden of the Japanese jidaigeki actor Denjirō Ōkōchi in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The villa is open to the public for an admission fee and is known for its gardens and views of the Kyoto area. Several of the buildings are recorded as cultural properties by the national government.
1.4 miNW
Storied Shinto shrine to marriage
Nonomiya Shrine, Kyoto
35 min walk • Nonomiya Shrine, or the Shrine in the Country, is a Shinto shrine in the Arashiyama district on the west side of the city of Kyoto in Kyoto prefecture, Japan, close to its bamboo forest.
0.6 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Umenomiya Shrine, Kyoto
17 min walk • Umenomiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Ukyō-ku in Kyoto, Japan.
0.6 miS
Buddhist temple with famed moss garden
Saihō-ji, Kyoto
16 min walk • Saihō-ji is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Matsuo, Nishikyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple, which is famed for its moss garden, is commonly referred to as "Koke-dera", meaning "moss temple", while the formal name is "Kōinzan Saihō-ji".
1.2 miNW
Forest
Bamboo Forest, Kyoto
31 min walk • Bamboo Forest, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Sagano Bamboo Forest, is a natural forest of bamboo in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The forest consists mostly of Moso Bamboo and consists of several pathways for tourists and visitors. The Ministry of the Environment considers it a part of the soundscape of Japan.
0.8 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Temple
Hōrin-ji, Kyoto
21 min walk • Hōrin-ji is a Shingon Buddhist temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The honorary sangō prefix is Chifuku-san. The temple is said to have been constructed by Gyōki in 713 AD, and was originally named Kadonoi-dera.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Shigureden, Kyoto
29 min walk • Shigureden is a museum in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan, centered on the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu anthology of waka poems compiled by Fujiwara no Teika in the 13th century. The museum was founded by former Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi, who invested more than $20 million in the facility.
1.3 miNW
Site with monkeys and a bamboo forest
Arashiyama, Kyoto
34 min walk • Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the district. Arashiyama is a nationally designated Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Matsunoo Taisha?

Nearby attractions include Saihō-ji, Kyoto (16 min walk), Umenomiya Shrine, Kyoto (17 min walk), Hōrin-ji, Kyoto (21 min walk), Iwatayama Monkey Park, Kyoto (22 min walk).

How to get to Matsunoo Taisha by public transport?

The nearest stations to Matsunoo Taisha:

Bus

Matsuo Taisha mae • Lines: 63, 73, 83 (4 min walk)
内田町 • Lines: 63, 73, 83 (8 min walk)

Train

Matsuo-taisha (5 min walk)
Arashiyama (18 min walk)

Light rail

嵐山駅3番線 (29 min walk)
嵐山駅2番線 • Lines: A (29 min walk)