Taka-jinja Shrine, founded in 711, has long been a place of worship among the local people. With the Chinju no Mori (the sacred shrine grove), one of the 100 landscapes of Kyoto, the shrine is enveloped in a tranquil atmosphere. The main hall, built in 1604, is a cultural property designated by Kyoto Prefecture. This building preserves the gorgeous decorations that are one of the characteristics of its time.
A document of the shrine from the Kamakura Period (1185-1333) records that a traditional Japanese theatre, sarugaku (a precursor to nōgaku performing arts) was performed when the shrine was reconstructed. This is one of the earliest records of sarugaku in Japan, further enhancing the shrine's historical significance.
Also, the nearby area is beloved for its hiking trails, as well as cherry blossoms in spring and fireflies in early summer.
- Tel
- 0774-82-6168
- Address
- Taga Tennozan, Ide Town, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto
- Access
- -About 15 min. on foot from Yamashiro-taga Station (JR Nara Line)
-About 5 min. by car from Yamashiro-taga Station (JR Nara Line)
- Business Hours
- Free entry
