Rokusonnō Shrine, Kyoto

Name: Rokusonnō Shrine
Address: Mibudori Hachijo, Minami-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-691-0310

#152 among attractions in Kyoto

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Facts and practical information

Rokusonnō Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is one of the Three Genji Shrines, a group of three Japanese Shinto shrines connected with the Seiwa Genji group of the Minamoto clan. ()

Local name: 六孫王神社 Coordinates: 34°59'5"N, 135°44'42"E

Address

Mibudori Hachijo, Minami-KuKyoto Japan

Contact

+81 75-691-0310

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Tō-ji, Kyoto Railway Museum, Shosei-en Garden, Kyoto Tower.

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Famed Buddhist temple with a tall pagoda
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rokusonnō Shrine?

Nearby attractions include Kyoto Railway Museum, Kyoto (6 min walk), Kyoto Aquarium, Kyoto (7 min walk), Tō-ji, Kyoto (9 min walk), Sai-ji, Kyoto (13 min walk).

How to get to Rokusonnō Shrine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rokusonnō Shrine:

Train

Umekoji-Kyotonishi (8 min walk)
Toji (14 min walk)

Bus

梅小路公園・Jr梅小路京都西駅前 • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)
七条大宮・京都水族館前 • Lines: 2 (10 min walk)

Metro

Kyōto • Lines: K (22 min walk)
Kujo • Lines: K (24 min walk)