Ikuta Jinja — Attraction in Kobe

Such beautiful and peaceful shrine not far from busy streets of Sannomiya.

The English description that was put on a board somehow really touched me:

"The forest and main hall of Ikuta were once the battle site of the Genpei war of 1184. (Genpei war: a national civil war between the Taira and Minamoto clans). In more recent years it has suffered from both natural disasters and man-made disasters - the heavy flooding from the river in 1938, the WWII air raids on Kobe in 1945, and the damage from the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995. But each time it has risen from the ashes, leading people to venerate it as the god of resurrection."

There's also beautiful Kobe Muslim Mosque in its vicinity and I feel grateful that we are living in a peaceful time and also a place where various...

I stayed at a hotel near this shrine so found it by accident. I was attracted by the large orange gates at first and saw the beautiful temple and it was a sunny afternoon which made the temple really glow.

Now, I honestly don’t know what this shrine represents, I suppose you can google it. But there’s a large painting of a dog with a lot of puppies.

I also saw a lot of Japanese couples with their kids all dressed up in traditional clothing. So maybe it’s a temple dedicated to family health. That’s just my interpretation and if I’m wrong I’ll surrender my google local guide badge.

If you’re in Kobe for a short time I recommend coming to a temple like Ikuta Jinja (any shrine in Japan as a matter of fact)and just take in the surrounding temple atmosphere. You’ll feel all that you’d expect to experience in...

Ikuta Jinja Kobe is located near Sannomiya station. It is one of the oldest shrine in Japan. Founded by Empress Jingu in 3AD.

Ikuta Jinja enshrine Wakahime-No-Mikoto. Worshipped for protection and granting prosperity and good health. Many parent bring their baby and child here for prayer. For good birth, good health and growth. Wedding ceremony are also held here.

A scared sake is brew here.

Ikuta forest at the north is a must visit place at this shrine. There you can get your fortune slip and put it into the water to show your fortune. Get the fortune slip at gift shop and go to the stream with small bridge. Place the slip on the water to reveal your fortune.

Tea Ceremony and Flower Arrangement are held here. Where you can join as member...