Kitano Tenman Shrine

Chuo Ward, Kobe

4.3★★★★★★★★★★1.6K reviews

Centuries-old hilltop temple reached by a long set of steps, with views of the city skyline.

Shinto ShrineTourist AttractionPlace Of Worship

Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.3) with the volume of 1,611 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.25 (out of 5).

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Address: 3-chōme-12-1 Kitanochō, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★Y M· 3 months ago
Nestled in the charming Kitano district, Kitano Tenman Shrine was one of the most peaceful and unexpected highlights of our time in Kobe. Unlike some of Japan’s larger and more famous shrines, this one feels wonderfully intimate. A flig…
★★★★★★★★★★L N· 8 months ago
It's located in the area for mansions that foreign residents lived in during the Meiji/Taisho era. The shrine is for the god of learning, so local people visit there to pray for passing an exam or getting diploma. You have to crimb up lo…
★★★★★★★★★★Matt Hung· 8 months ago
Kobe Kitano Tenman Shrine is a culturally significant Shinto shrine located in the historic Kitano district of Kobe, Japan. Nestled on a gentle hillside near the famous Kitano Ijinkan foreign residences, the shrine offers a quiet retreat…