Sannomiya Shrine — Attraction in Kobe

The third shrine to be visited during your hachi-sha-meguri of 8 shrines in Kobe pilgrimage. As mentioned, this shrine is the third out of eight subordinates shrines of Ikuta jinja. The deity enshrined here is goddess Takitsuhime no Mikoto, the son of Amaterasu Omikami. The area around this shrines named as Sannomiya because of this jinja. The location is very strategic, near with Sannomiya business area, in front of Daimaru department store, and Motomachi. This shrine is for the god of the sea, as the location is also near the sea. This shrine also famous for the Kobe War incident. As the front area of this jinja was a battlefield for a clash between foreign soldiers and locals, as there is also cannon from the year of...

The shrine itself is a pretty respite in the middle of busy downtown Kobe. It has a zodiac mosaic directly in front of the shrine that has beautiful details. Other reviewers have mentioned difficulty getting goshuin at this shrine. When we were there, the office was closed, although there didn’t seem to be a reason why, as the sign indicated it should be open. We were not able to get our stamp for our visit,...

Sannomiya Shrine, nestled in the heart of the vibrant cityscape, provides a serene sanctuary amidst the urban hustle and bustle. This carefully crafted oasis of tranquillity invites both locals and visitors to experience a harmonious blend of ancient traditions and...