Okazaki Shrine Japanese Usagi Shrine

The official name of Okazaki Shrine is "Totenno Okazaki Shrine". It was founded in the Heian period and is a shrine with a long history. The deity of this shrine is a rabbit, so there are many rabbit statues and paintings in the precinct, and it has a friendly nickname - "Rabbit Shrine". This place is not only a photo spot, but also very popular because it is very effective in praying for pregnancy, safe delivery and marriage. Okazaki Shrine is one of the shrines built in the four directions of Heian-kyo when Japan moved its capital from Nagaoka-kyo to Kyoto in 794. Because it is located in the east "mao" direction, it is also called the Eastern Heavenly King. Later, Emperor Go-Daigo bestowed the sacred steps and sacred treasures of Shoichi on Okazaki Shrine. Although the buildings in the territory were destroyed many times due to wars, the emperor and generals also carried out repairs and reconstructions. Okazaki Shrine Address: 51 Okazaki Higashitennocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Tel: 075-771-1963 Worship time: 9:00-17:00 #日本旅行 #神社 #家庭好去地方