Hakusan Jinja Shrine, Uji

Name: Hakusan Jinja Shrine
Address: Uji, Japan

#13 among attractions in Uji

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Hakusan Shrine is located on Mt. The shrine was originally built in 1146 as a Shinto shrine for Konjiki-in Temple, to which the Hakusan God of Kaga was invoked. Konjiki-in Temple burned down and was rebuilt, but Hakusan Shrine remained.

Coordinates: 34°52'38"N, 135°48'47"E

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Hakusan Jinja Shrine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Byōdō-in, Ujigami Shrine, The Tale of Genji Museum, Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium.

0.9 miN
Historic temple with a garden and tours
Byōdō-in, Uji
24 min walk • Byōdō-in Temple is a serene historical gem nestled in the city of Uji, Japan. This exquisite example of Buddhist Pure Land (Jodo) architecture was originally built in 998 as a countryside retreat for a powerful politician, but it was converted into a temple by his...
1 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple,
Ujigami Shrine, Uji
27 min walk • The Ujigami Shrine is a Shinto shrine in the city of Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The shrine was built as a guardian shrine for the nearby Byōdō-in, and is adjacent to the Uji Shrine.
1.2 miN
Specialty museum, Museum
The Tale of Genji Museum, Uji
31 min walk • The Tale of Genji Museum is in Uji, Kyoto, Japan. It displays the world of the early 11th century Japanese classic novel The Tale of Genji with projected images, models, and exhibitions.
0.7 miSW
Park, Sport complex, Arenas and stadiums
Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium, Uji
19 min walk • Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium is an athletic stadium in Uji, Kyoto, Japan.
1 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Temple
Uji Shrine, Uji
25 min walk • Uji Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Uji in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is adjacent to the Ujigami Shrine.
0.9 miN
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Kōshō-ji, Uji
23 min walk • Kōshō-ji is a Sōtō Zen in temple in Japan. It bears an abbreviated form of the name of the temple established by Eihei Dōgen in Kyoto, Kōshōhōrin-ji, but it was established four centuries after that temple was destroyed, and in a different location.
0.9 miE
Park, Reservoir, Dam
Amagase Dam, Uji
23 min walk • The Amagase Dam is an arch dam on the Uji River just upstream from Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. The main purpose of the dam is flood control but it supports a hydroelectric power station and creates the lower reservoir for the Kisenyama Pumped Storage Plant.
0.9 miNW
Museum
Hōshōkan, Uji
23 min walk • Byodoin Hoshokan is a history museum located on the grounds of Byodoin Temple in Uji, Kyoto. It is said to be the "first religiously-registered museum" in Japan.
0.9 miN
Temple
Hui xin yuan, Uji
24 min walk • Keishin-in Temple is a temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is located upstream of the Uji Bridge over the Uji River.
1 miN
Memorial
Tu dao zhi lang huang zi zhi mu, Uji
25 min walk • The Ancient Japanese Imperial Family, as described in the Chronicles of Japan and other sources.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hakusan Jinja Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Yamashiro Park Taiyogaoka Stadium, Uji (19 min walk), Hōshōkan, Uji (23 min walk), Amagase Dam, Uji (23 min walk), Kōshō-ji, Uji (23 min walk).

How to get to Hakusan Jinja Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hakusan Jinja Shrine:

Bus

白川峠 • Lines: 180 (10 min walk)
太陽が丘西ゲート前 • Lines: 44 (13 min walk)

Train

Uji (30 min walk)