[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Nonomiya-jinja Shrine (Updated Mar)

Located in the bamboo forest path in Arashiyama, Kyoto. This shrine is in a pure place surrounded by greenery. It worships the gods of good relationships, fertility, safe childbirth, and learning. It is said that if you stroke the sacred stone (Tortoise Stone) with a prayer, your wish will come true within a year. The amulets and talismans of Nonomiya Shrine, which are very popular for matchmaking, are also available for mail delivery, so please check the official website. [Name] Nonomiya Shrine [Location] 1 Saga Nonomiya-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City [Access] About 20 minutes on foot from Hankyu Arashiyama Station About 8 minutes on foot from Randen Arashiyama Station About 12 minutes on foot from JR Saga Arashiyama Station #Kyoto Sightseeing #Arashiyama #Arashiyama Sightseeing #Shrine #Prayer #Kyoto #Sightseeing #Power Spot

Itinerary 🗒️: Day 1: - Gion - Geisha along the street of Hanamikoji Street and Shijo Street right after sunset 🌅 - Yasaka Shrine ⛩️ - Ichinen Zaka 🛣️🌳🌸👘 - Ninenzaka 🛣️🌳🌸👘 - Sannenzaka 🛣️🌳🌸👘 - Kiyomizu dera Temple 🛕 Day 2: Tip for Arashiyama: Ride on Sagano Romantic Train (non operating during winter - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest 🎋 - Jojakkoji Temple 🛕 - Nonomiya shrine ⛩️ - Togetsukyo Bridge 🌉 - Nishiki Market - Fushimi Inari Taisha ⛩️ - Fushimi Inari Shrine Shopping Street 🛍️ - Nijo Castle 🏯 Day 3: Day Tour to Ama-no-Hashidate & Ine Village. I’m in love with this place! Hotel 🏨: Hilton Garden Inn Kyoto Shijo Karasuma #japantrip #Kyoto #inevillage #inenofunaya #amanohahidate

#Kyoto Sakura In a hidden corner of Kyoto, Nonomiya Shrine stands quietly, as if guarding the long history of this land. The moment I walked into the shrine, I was greeted by the green shadows of the trees and the fresh air, which made me instantly feel a sense of calmness. This place is not only a gathering place for pilgrims, but also a spiritual sanctuary for every traveler. I was stunned by the beauty of the shrine! The ancient torii gate shone with golden light in the sun, and the surrounding cherry blossom trees swayed gently in the breeze, as if whispering to me. Especially during the cherry blossom season, the pink petals are as dense as clouds, making the entire shrine look like a dream. As I walked along that path, I heard the singing of birds and couldn't help feeling moved. Here, every corner exudes the breath of history, as if you can hear the wishes that the ancients once made here. Nonomiya Shrine is famous for its unique beliefs. It is a holy place for love, and many couples come here specifically to pray for a happy and eternal love. Under the cherry trees, I saw couples making promises to each other, as if the cherry blossoms witnessed every sweet moment. Looking at their hopeful eyes reminded me of my own sweet memories. In this sacred land, I feel people's desire for love and their vision for the future. It seems that time has stopped here, allowing everyone to find spiritual sustenance. Finally, I was mesmerized by the stunning scenery, my heart filled with gratitude. Whether it is the bustling crowds or the quiet shrine, this place is unforgettable to me. I hope every traveler can find their own peace and touch at Nonomiya Shrine. Transportation: Take the Kyoto city bus to Nonomiya Shrine stop and walk for about 5 minutes. Address: 1 Saganomiya-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Opening hours: Open all year round from 6:00 am to 5:00 pm #Kyoto #Nonomiya Shrine #Sakura Season #Kyoto Travel #Soul Sanctuary #Love Sanctuary #Beautiful Scenery 🌿✨

Nonomiya Shrine, located in Arashiyama, is one of Kyoto's most powerful spots, known for its blessings of love and matchmaking. ⛩The charms of Nonomiya Shrine🩷: [Benefits of love] Nonomiya Shrine is famous for blessings of finding a good partner and having children. There are many votive plaques for love, which has led to a constant stream of worshippers coming to pray for love. [A place connected to the Tale of Genji] Nonomiya Shrine is a place connected to the famous Tale of Genji. It is also famous for the scene depicted in "Kageki no Maki" where the playboy Hikaru Genji visits Nonomiya Shrine to meet Rokujo no Miyasudokoro on his way to Ise. Recommended places to visit ☝🏻 ̖́- 🔖Matchmaking charms: At Nonomiya Shrine, matchmaking charms embroidered with Hikaru Genji and Rokujo no Miyasudokoro are popular 🐴Ema offerings: By writing your wish on a vivid prayer ema depicting a beautiful black-haired woman, you can convey your thoughts to the gods. 🌟Kameishi (sacred stone): If you stroke it with a prayer, your wish will come true Access information 🚶♀️ Nonomiya Shrine is located a 10-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Arashiyama Electric Railway. 📍Location: 1, Tateishi-cho, Sagatenryuji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture #0 yen trip February 2025 #Arashiyama #Domestic travel #Kyoto trip #Nonomiya Shrine #Arashiyama Electric Railway #Love fulfillment #Shrine

The Nonomiya-jinja Shrine is a Shinto shrine. Because of its nature as a native faith in Japan, it differs quite significantly from the elaborate temples of Arashiyama, both in terms of its history and its ambience. Yet, as a Shinto shrine, the Nonomiya-jinja Shrine had a very specific and unique role in imperial history as well. The Nonomiya Shrine comes from the Heian period. It served as the venue of a religious practice in antiquity, “successive imperial princesses stayed in the Nonomiya Shrine for a year or more to purify themselves before becoming representatives of the imperial family at the Ise Shrine in Mie prefecture.” (Wikipedia on Nonomiya Shrine). These imperial priestesses were called Saigu. At the time of founding, the Nonomiya Shrine served Princess Ninshi, a daughter of Emperor Saga, who served as Saigu from 809 to 903 A.D. at Ise Jingu, which was the most important shrine in the country. As Saigu, the princess carried out rituals and offerings, and I assume that meant she was the religious ambassador to pray on behalf of her country. In classic 11th century Japanese literature, the Tale of Genji, which is said by some to be the world’s first novel, has a chapter set in the Nomomiya Shrine. The plot involves the love story between Prince Genji and Lady Rokujo. Lady Rokujo accompanied her daughter to the shrine for purification rites, and as she met her lover Prince Genji here, they bid farewell by the moonlight in this beautiful setting amidst the bamboo woods in Arashiyama. #nonomiyashrine #arashiyama #kyoto #japan #japanhistory #shinto #shintoshrine #literature #redfoliage

#大坂景点 When I strolled along the bamboo forest path in Arashiyama, Kyoto, the sunlight shone through the gaps between the bamboo leaves, casting mottled shadows, and I couldn't help but feel a sense of peace in my heart. This mysterious green made me realize that I was about to enter a place full of spirituality and blessings - Nonomiya Shrine. This is a holy place for seeking a good match, attracting many souls longing for love to come and pray. Walking past the unique black wooden torii gate, the shrine comes into view. Although the shrine is not large, its simple atmosphere is permeated with profound cultural heritage. Every stone and every leaf seems to be telling a long story. Nomiya Omikami is enshrined here and is said to bless academic studies and love. My heart was filled with anticipation and awe. In the courtyard of the shrine, I saw many tourists gathered around a sacred stone called "Turtle Stone". Everyone was gently stroking it and silently reciting their wishes. This smooth stone carries the expectations and dreams of countless people. Looking at their smiles, I couldn't help but feel longing and hope to leave my blessings here. The business hours of Nonomiya Shrine are from 9 am to 5 pm. During this time, we can enter and worship at will and feel the tranquility. As for transportation, it is only about a 5-minute walk from the Keifuku Railway's Arashiyama Station. It is very convenient to get here whether by public transportation or on foot. Standing in the shrine, I felt a power that is hard to describe. Every corner here exudes the energy of blessing, which reminds me of my own dreams and aspirations. As my mind settles, my thoughts drift to a certain moment in the future, looking forward to the arrival of beautiful love. 🌸 In this quiet and sacred place, I am not only a tourist, but also a spiritual seeker. Nonomiya Shrine made me feel that no matter how complicated life is, inner peace and the expectation of love can always guide us to find the right direction. I hope that everyone who comes here can bring full blessings and move towards the future they most desire in their hearts. 💖 #Osaka #Nonomiya Shrine

Nonomiya Shrine 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Nonomiya Shrine is located on the way to the bamboo forest path in Kyoto. The autumn leaves 🍁 in the shrine grounds were so beautiful! In contrast, there is a moss garden. The place called "Nonomiya Carpet Moss" is not as flashy as the autumn leaves, but the more you look at it, the more fantastical the beauty becomes. The moment you enter the shrine grounds, you will feel as if you have traveled back in time. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Nonomiya Shrine ꕥAddress: 1 Saga Nonomiya-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚉 Saga Arashiyama Station → approx. 10-minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Nonomiya Shrine #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrine lover

⛩️Nonomiya Shrine (ののみやじんじゃ) is derived from "Nonomiya". According to legend, every time the emperor changes, the court will select one unmarried royal woman to replace the emperor to perform the priest work at Ise Shrine. She is called "Saiou" (Saiou). Before setting out for Ise Grand Shrine, Saiou would first go to a secluded place to fast and bathe, and this place was called "Nonomiya", which is also the current location of Nonomiya Shrine. ⛩️Nonomiya Shrine enshrines the God of Learning, the God of Love and the God of Safe Childbirth. It is not only worshipped by local residents, but also attracts many tourists from all over Japan and even overseas to visit. #Osaka Attractions

Nonomiya Jinja Shrine is a small shrine located in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in Kyoto Prefecture. Inside the shrine is the statue of Nonomiya Daikokuten, the god of matchmaking, which people often come to worship for love and couples. 💘🪽 Inside the shrine, there are also love charms for sale. You can choose the one you want because there are so many types. In October of every year, the Saiku Gyorettsu procession is held, an ancient tradition that is over 600 years old. It is a ceremony in which unmarried princesses of the imperial family are sent to become nuns at Ise Shrine. They must come to purify themselves before Nonomiya Shrine. It is a traditional ceremony that can only be seen here. 🎎 ⏰ Open 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 🚂 Take the train and get off at Arashiyama Station. It takes about 19 minutes to walk through the bamboo grove. #TravelJapan #Kyoto #SpiritualTourism

\\Tourist Spots// This is a popular tourist spot in Arashiyama, close to the Arashiyama Torokko Station and the Bamboo Forest Path. It has been worshipped for so long that it was even introduced in the Tale of Genji. The Kuroki Torii gates, which are made from frost-covered oak trees, are difficult to preserve and are the only torii gates in Japan. Although it is a small shrine, many people from all over the country come to worship the god of marriage and safe childbirth. Many shops in Arashiyama open around 10:00 in the morning, so the number of tourists increases dramatically. If you want to take your time to visit and stroll around, we recommend arriving by 9:00 at the latest! Facility name 📍 Nonomiya Shrine Address 📍 1 Saga Nonomiya-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto Admission fee 📍 Free Access 📍 By train ・About 6 minutes walk from Torokko Arashiyama Station #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Kyoto #Historic sites#Shrine and temple tour #Shrine #Domestic travel#Solo travel #Girls' trip #Couple trip #Mikami Shrine #Arashiyama #Arashiyama sightseeing #Nonomiya Shrine #Kyoto sightseeing

#TravelJapan NONOMIYA JINJA SHRINE Kyoto A small shrine on the way to the bamboo forest And is famous for asking for a partner 🎎 and passing exams It is believed that singles who want to have a partner must come to pray here. For those who are in a relationship, asking for love to be smooth or having children, there will be a wooden board for writing wishes or prayers, which is a unique feature of shrines in Japan. 📍Before going to see the bamboo forest, stop by the shrine to pray first.

Osaka Bamboo Forest This forest is unique for me as it is full of bamboo instead of trees. I found there are 2 parts, in the beginning path the bamboo has lighter colours and walk further it looks thickers and darker colours. Really nice that we see a wide area full with bamboo. Inside the forest there is a temple that can pay a visit. We learnt from the local on the prayers step which is interesting. Another relax place to walk around and photos. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway