Matsunoo-taisha (Matsuo-taisha) Shrine

京都府京都市西京区嵐山宮町３, Kyoto

4.3★★★★★★★★★★4.5K reviews

Landmark Shinto shrine with scenic grounds & spring waters believed to possess healing properties.

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Address: Japan, 〒616-0024 京都府京都市西京区嵐山宮町３

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★★★★★★★★★★Chuck Foy· 2 months ago
Matsunoo-taisha Shrine has a quiet charm that really stood out to me. It’s easy to reach from the station, and I liked how the grounds felt cared for without losing their traditional atmosphere. The sake museum near the entrance was a ni…
★★★★★★★★★★Ingrid Marchal-Gérez· a month ago
Really superb temple, well worth a visit after Arashiyama forest. It’s not very crowded and has a beautiful garden and a sacred freshwater spring. Make sure to pay a visit to the fish and feed them!
★★★★★★★★★★Marianna Paulla Kuper· 8 months ago
Came across this shrine while searching for something else and we really enjoyed it. It's located on the outskirts of Kyoto, with monkeys jumping above your head, very serene. We liked it much more than other touristy temples we have seen.