Nonomiya Shrine
Kyoto Prefecture · Japan
Nonomiya Shrine has a reputation for helping and interceding on behalf of women, and many parishioners are women who want to find love or wish for children and a safe childbirth. Many of the omamori on sale at the shrine reflect the theme of women’s happiness, and you can find a variety of amulets available at the shrine office.
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7 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Nonomiya Shrine
Welcome to Nonomiya Shrine, a 'hidden gem' of Kyoto tucked away in the atmospheric Arashiyama district. While many visitors rush past this spot to reach the world-famous Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, those who stop here are entering…
Listen in the app2The Kuroki Torii — The Primeval Gate
As you enter Nonomiya, the first thing that will likely catch your eye is the striking Torii gate at the entrance. Unlike the bright vermillion, lacquered gates seen at most Shinto shrines, this one is dark and textured. …
Listen in the app3The Main Hall and the Deity of Love
Once through the torii, you face the Honden, or Main Hall. While the original structures often fell into disrepair after the Saio system was abolished, the shrine was revived and maintained by Emperors Gonara and Nakamikado, with…
Listen in the app4The Kame-ishi — The Turtle Stone of Wishes
To the side of the main hall, you will find a large, smooth, dark rock that resembles a turtle’s shell. This is the Kame-ishi, or Turtle Stone. …
Listen in the app5The Moss Garden — A Tapestry of Green
Directly adjacent to the shrine buildings is a small but exquisite moss garden. In Kyoto, moss is not merely a ground cover; it is a cultivated art form. …
Listen in the app6The Saio Rituals and the Ise Connection
To truly understand Nonomiya, one must delve deeper into the Saio system. This practice began in the 7th century and continued for about 660 years. …
Listen in the app7Closing
As you prepare to leave Nonomiya Shrine and perhaps head into the towering stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, take a final look back at the black torii. You have walked through a site that has been a sanctuary for imperial…
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What is Nonomiya Shrine?
Nonomiya Shrine is a place in Kyoto Prefecture · Japan with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Kyoto Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 7 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 35.0179, 135.6742 |
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