Kitano Tenman Shrine — Attraction in Kobe

Reaching Kitano Tenman Shrine takes a bit of effort, but it’s absolutely worth it. If you walk all the way up from Sannomiya Station, you’ll pass through Kobe’s charming historical district and be rewarded with a stunning view of the city skyline and ocean once you reach the top!

Along the way, you’ll come across a unique retro-style Starbucks and several historical landmarks like the Weathercock House, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination.

Another nice thing about Kitano Tenman Shrine is that it’s usually less crowded than the more centrally located Ikuta Shrine, offering a calmer and more peaceful visit.

Whether you’re into history, city views, or quiet moments of reflection, this mountain side shrine perfectly captures the charm of Kobe’s...

Kitano Tenman Shrine is one of Kobe’s major Shinto shrines, located in an unusual location of Kitano Ijinkan, the place associated with foreign residences from the late Meiji and early Taisho eras. The shrine has been constructed in the year 1180, while in the year 1724 a central hall was added. The shrine fortunately did not suffer any damage during the second world war or the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995. The shrine is at the end of a hiking trail, starting from Sannomiya Station and passing through the streets of Kitano. If you visit in summer, make sure you carry couple of water bottles to prevent...

The entrance to Kitano Tenman Shrine is a low-key gray torii. After passing through the torii, a long staircase extends upward to the shrine. Kitano Tenman Shrine is located at the highest point of Kitano Ijinkan. There is a "best photography location" marked next to the shrine's hand-washing house. Standing at the recommended location to take pictures, you can see the entire Kobe Port, and at your feet is the Kazami Chicken House. It is the place with the most extensive view in the entire...