Ikuta Shrine

Chuo Ward, Kobe

4.3★★★★★★★★★★12.5K reviews

Founded in the early 3rd century, this prominent, traditional Shinto shrine is among Japan's oldest.

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Address: 1-chōme-2-1 Shimoyamatedōri, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0011, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★TIMOTHY LOI SOSMENA· 2 months ago
I stumbled upon this shrine purely by chance while walking toward Kitano, and it turned out to be one of the most pleasant surprises of my trip. The shrine is beautiful, peaceful, and refreshingly uncrowded. Unlike some of the more famo…
★★★★★★★★★★Jonathan· 4 months ago
My visit to Ikuta Shrine (Ikuta-jinja) in downtown Kobe was a serene journey into Japan’s ancient Shinto culture, tucked right in the heart of the city’s bustling Sannomiya district. Founded in 201 AD by Empress Jingu (as recorded in th…
★★★★★★★★★★Roosevelt Kauffman· 2 months ago
Ikuta Shrine was a nice, relaxed stop in Kobe. It wasn’t overly crowded, which made it easy to take a few photos and just enjoy the atmosphere. If you’re in the Sannomiya area and want to visit a classic shrine without a big detour, this…