Most reviewed Shinto shrines in Kyoto

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Fushimi Inari Taisha image
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
Shinto shrine
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
4.60 (69.2K reviews) (~4.87 km from centre)
Kotai Jingu (Ise Jingu Naiku, Inner Sanctuary) image
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Kotai Jingu (Ise Jingu Naiku, Inner Sanctuary)
Shinto shrine
One of the most important Shinto sites in Japan, this complex has multiple shrines set amid forest.
4.70 (28.4K reviews) (~108.47 km from centre)
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Yasaka Shrine
Shinto shrine
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
4.40 (26.3K reviews) (~4.15 km from centre)
Toyouke Daijingu (Ise Jingu Shrine Geku) image
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Toyouke Daijingu (Ise Jingu Shrine Geku)
Shinto shrine
Surrounded by leafy trees & a river, this expansive, ancient complex is focused on 2 Shinto shrines.
4.60 (17.8K reviews) (~104.81 km from centre)
Atsuta-jingu Shrine image
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Atsuta-jingu Shrine
Shinto shrine
This revered shrine surrounded by cypress trees contains a sacred sword & has artifacts on display.
4.50 (17.7K reviews) (~107.87 km from centre)
Kitano-tenmangu Shrine image
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Kitano-tenmangu Shrine
Shinto shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
4.40 (14.1K reviews) (~4.3 km from centre)
Heian-jingū Shrine image
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Heian-jingū Shrine
Shinto shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
4.30 (13.1K reviews) (~5.04 km from centre)
Shimogamo Shrine image
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Shimogamo Shrine
Shinto shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
4.40 (12.2K reviews) (~6.21 km from centre)
Kasuga Taisha image
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Kasuga Taisha
Shinto shrine
Bright vermillion columns support the roof of this Shinto shrine originally established in 768 A.D..
4.50 (11.8K reviews) (~36.09 km from centre)
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Sumiyoshi Taisha
Shinto shrine
Shinto shrine with a peaceful garden, plus structures rebuilt repeatedly since the 3rd century.
4.40 (10.8K reviews) (~47.67 km from centre)
Futamiokitama Shrine image
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Futamiokitama Shrine
Shinto shrine
This Shinto shrine with views of the ocean & "wedded rocks" has a vast array of frog sculptures.
4.30 (10.2K reviews) (~110.19 km from centre)
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Kotohiragu
Shinto shrine
Located halfway up Mount Zōzu, this Shinto shrine is associated with sailors & ship transport.
4.40 (10.2K reviews) (~197.87 km from centre)
Ikuta Jinja image
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Ikuta Jinja
Shinto shrine
Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest.
4.20 (9.6K reviews) (~59.7 km from centre)
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Kifune Shrine
Shinto shrine
Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path.
4.40 (9.3K reviews) (~14.58 km from centre)
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) image
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
Shinto shrine
Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.
4.60 (8.6K reviews) (~4.59 km from centre)
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Nachi Waterfall
Scenic spot
This 133-m. flow of natural water is considered the tallest individual waterfall in Japan.
4.60 (8.5K reviews) (~147.13 km from centre)
Chiyoho Inari Shrine image
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Chiyoho Inari Shrine
Shinto shrine
Bustling Shinto shrine with many street vendors & food stands, including fried tofu for offerings.
4.10 (8.3K reviews) (~88.19 km from centre)
Suwa Taisha Kamisha Honmiya image
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Suwa Taisha Kamisha Honmiya
Shinto shrine
Wooden Shinto shrines, worship halls & sculptures, set in a tranquil forest in mountain foothills.
4.40 (8.3K reviews) (~243.09 km from centre)
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Osaka Tenmangu
Shinto shrine
10th-century Shinto shrine & site of one of Japan's biggest festivals, Tenjin Matsuri, held in July.
4.20 (7.9K reviews) (~38.71 km from centre)
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Omiwa Jinja
Shinto shrine
Historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Mount Miwa, with views of the mountain & fanciful sculptures.
4.60 (7.8K reviews) (~52.68 km from centre)
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