[2025 Yawata Attraction] Travel Guide for Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine (Updated May)

Location: Ishishimizu Hachimangu Shrine Station on the Keihan Main Line Tip: Using the Keihan Main Line two-day pass, you can easily go back and forth between Osaka and Kyoto, and you can use it non-continuously🥰 Up to Ishikimizu Hachimangu Shrine, to take the Manshan Cable Car, two days pass is included, very affordable 👍🏻 Then walk 15 minutes to see the shrine, the first time to see the shrine built on the mountain, quite huge and quite shocking 🥰 You can see the dragon and tiger carved on the top, which is very exquisite. There are also many national treasure-level exhibits behind the shrine. You can visit them piece by piece to learn about the history of the shrine📸 #Osaka Attractions

#gw2022jp I visited Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine in honor of the 13 Lords of Kamakura. I took the cable car from Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station, and walked down from Omotesando on the way back. At the foot of the mountain, there is a pine tree that is said to have been planted by Minamoto no Yoritomo. Admission is free, and it has a slightly desolate feel, so feel free to throw in some coins. This is a World Heritage Site that has been standing for 1,000 years.

Bamboo and stone lanterns invite visitors. Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine is located on top of Mt. Otokoyama in Yawata City and has a beautiful vermilion-painted shrine building (national treasure). The shrine, which is said to have used madake bamboo from around Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine and has a deep connection to bamboo, is lit up by the light of the bamboo lanterns. During the "Hikari no Kyoto" period, the approach cable car will be operated specially at night. Enjoy a special night! Address: 30 Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture 614-8588 #lightofkyoto #cablecar #shrinetour #kyototourism #trip2022

●Name Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine ●Access From Kyoto Station, transfer to the Kintetsu Railway at Tanbabashi Station and transfer to the Keihan Railway. Get off at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station. Transfer to the Sando Cable Car from Hachimanguguchi Station and get off at Hachimanguyamagami Station. 5 minutes walk. ●Points It is one of the three major Hachimangu shrines in Japan, the others being Usa Jingu Shrine in Oita Prefecture and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture. The shrine was built to protect the back demon gate (southwest direction) of Heian-kyo, and is known as one of the leading shrines in the country for warding off evil. When you arrive at the top of the mountain by cable car, you will see a different world. In spring, it shows a different face with cherry blossoms🌸 and in autumn, it shows a different face with autumn leaves🍁. #Kyoto #Historical Sites #Hachimangu Shrine #Historical Sites

Speaking of spring, it's cherry blossoms🌸 I went to the Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held in Kyoto's famous cherry blossom-lined street! The 2025 Cherry Blossom Festival has plenty of photo spots! Even though there are so many visitors, there are almost no lines at the food stalls, and it's a great place to go when you leave! There are a lot of families with children in the area, so it's easy to bring your little crybaby baby 👶🏻! It will be held until Sunday, April 13th! Please go and check it out🌸 📍Location: About 10 minutes walk from Keihan Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station 💰Price per person: 100 yen 🕰️Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (2025 Cherry Blossom Festival) #Spring 0 yen trip

🌸Charming Hachimangu Shrine ~ There is also a small cluster of cherry blossoms inside You can stay for 30 minutes to two hours There are many unique amulets and poem sticks. Take the Keihan Main Line and get off at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station (you can take the limited express, semi-express, or local trains) 🌸This is a station named after a shrine, quite unique... It is also the starting point of this journey. You can choose to walk up the mountain, or take the Iwashimizu Hachimangu cable car, which will take you to the entrance of the shrine in just three minutes. It only takes a few minutes to walk up. There is also a hand wash area ~ wash your body and mind ~ the water is super cold ❤️ ➡️It is recommended to take the front seat of the cable car when going up the mountain ~ you can see the scenery of the entire road The whole temple is decorated with a lot of red and gold, it looks spectacular👍 There is also a small secret place ~ the observation deck on the mountain ~ the scenery is super beautiful and you can enjoy the whole mountain ⛰️ ~ it’s a pity that the wind 🌬️ is a little strong ⬅️The scenery down the mountain is really great👍You can see the scenery around the entire station, it's super beautiful 📍Address: Japan〒614-8005 Kyoto, Yawata, Takabo−３0 🕰️Business hours: 6:00-18:00 💰Average consumption: 0 yuan #Kyoto Sakura

📍Travel Introduction This is a course for those who want to visit a quiet and beautiful temple in Kyoto on a day trip. Using the Keihan Pass, we planned a trip to travel from Kyoto City to Azumashiga Hachimangu (安土八幡宮), enjoying Japanese tradition and nature together. --- 🚩Travel route Depart from Kyoto → Hishiyama Cable Car → Azumashiga Hachimangu → Omihachiman sightseeing → Return to Kyoto 1. Depart from Kyoto City (Keihan Shichijo/Sanjo, etc.) 2. Take the Keihan Electric Railway → Arrive at Keihan Hachimanguchi Station 3. Take the Hishiyama Cable Car → Enjoy the view from the top 4. Visit Azumashiga Hachimangu (a quiet and photogenic place) 5. Stroll through the old town of Omihachiman 6. Take the Keihan Electric Railway → Return to Kyoto --- 🏖️Landmarks Azumashiga Hachimangu (安土八幡宮) A quiet and atmospheric temple, one of Japan's historic shrines A place with few people and great for taking pictures Hishiyama Cable Car (八幡山ロープウェイ) Feels like a train Cable car, a beautiful and enjoyable experience View of Omihachiman city and Lake Biwa from the top Omihachiman Old Town A street with an Edo-period atmosphere A leisurely boat ride on the canal --- 🚇Transportation Using Keihan Electric Railway Pass (round trip from Kyoto to Hachimanguchi) Riding the Hishiyama Cable Car (to the top of Mt. Omihachiman) --- 📷Photo Spots Azumashiga Hachimangu Shrine grounds: quiet atmosphere and traditional architecture of the shrine Hishiyama Cable Car Top Observation Deck: a place where you can see Omihachiman city and Lake Biwa at a glance Around the Omihachiman Canal: Take emotional photos while walking along the waterside or taking a boat ride --- 🍜Recommended Restaurants Taneya A famous Japanese confectionery store in Omihachiman Matcha and Recommended Japanese desserts together 近江牛 ひゃくいちや (Omi-gyu Hyakuichiya) Omi-gyu (近江牛) steak and sukiyaki specialty restaurant You can taste Omi-gyu, one of the three major wagyu in Japan ラ コリーナ 近江八幡 (La Colina Omihachiman) A famous dessert cafe, also popular as an Instagram-worthy cafe --- 🏠Recommended accommodations Recommended accommodations in Kyoto City (Keihan Shichijo/Sanjo area) 1. M's Hotel Sanjo Omiya Near Keihan Sanjo Station Clean and accessible for the price 2. Hotel Keihan Kyoto Grande Near Keihan Shichijo Station A relatively reasonable business hotel --- 💡Notes Check Hishiyama Cable Car operation times (Service ends around 17:00) Economical when using Keihan Pass (Kyoto-Omihachiman round trip possible) Omihachiman area is relatively quiet, but some shops close early Mosquito repellent is essential when visiting in summer (there may be bugs due to the abundance of nature) #Keihan Pass #Iwashimizuhachiman Shrine #Kyoto Suburbs

I took the 8:10 Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine Approach Cable Car to visit Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. The seats at the very front and very back were heated and warm. It takes about 30 minutes to walk there. After getting off the cable car, there is a short walk to the main shrine, but the air is clear and it feels good. Since it was early in the morning, there were hardly any visitors and I was able to worship in a solemn atmosphere. The shrine building, which is also designated as a national treasure, is very beautiful. The Minami-somon Gate opens at 6:00, but the gift shop and prayers open at 9:00. There is also an observation deck where you can get a panoramic view of Kyoto's cityscape, which was amazing! #DomesticTravelStrategy

Tonmiya 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Tonmiya is located near the first torii gate of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. Tonmiya means temporary shrine. It is surrounded by a corridor, with the north gate being black and the south gate being vermilion. The Iwashimizu Festival is held here every year on September 15th. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Tonmiya ꕥAddress: Yawata 30, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: ⛩️ Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine → approx. 5 minute walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #shrine #shrine visit #shrine tour

Iwashimizu Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 A sub-shrine of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, located halfway up the back approach to the shrine. The deity worshipped is Amenominakanushi no Mikoto. The "Iwashimizu" in Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine is said to be due to the fact that there has been a strange sacred spring on Otokoyama since ancient times. It is said that the name was given even before the establishment of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine. The water source, which was originally located around the Higashi-somon Gate, was cut off by repeated construction. The water vein remains in the current Iwashimizu Well, and continues to flow without drying up. It is said that water is drawn from this sacred spring every morning and offered to the gods. It's definitely a spot you'll want to stop by 🎶 ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Iwashimizu-sha ꕥAddress: Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: ⛩️ Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine → 4 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrine worship #Shrines and temples

Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine ⛩️ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine was built by order of Emperor Seiwa in 860. It is known as a shrine that protects the southwestern side of Kyoto. On February 9, 2016, the 10 main buildings and 3 attached plaques were designated as national treasures. Famous warlords of the Sengoku period also visited the shrine to pray for victory, and many inscriptions of these prayers remain within the shrine grounds. ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ꕥShrine name: Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine ꕥAddress: 30 Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚠 Cable Hachiman Shrine Yamagami Station →🚶About 2 minutes walk ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ #0 yen travel autumn #Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Shrine #Shrine tour #Shrine worship

Touring the Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto ⛩ 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍 𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃◌𓈒𓐍𓂃 Shrine tour around Yawata city I went to Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine → Iwashimizusha → Takara Shrine → Flying Shrine 🙌 ⛩ Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine ꕥAddress: Yawata Takabo 30, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚡 Cable Hachimanguguchi Station 🚡 Cable Hachimangu Yamagami Station → About 2 minutes walk ꕥFeatures: Second most important shrine after Ise Grand Shrine ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ⛩ Iwashimizusha ꕥAddress: Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚡 Cable Hachimanguguchi Station 🚡 Cable Hachimangu Yamagami Station → About 2 minutes walk ꕥFeatures: Every morning, A sacred spring where offerings are made to the gods ✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ⛩ Takara Shrine ꕥAddress: Yawata, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚉 Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station → 5 minutes walk ꕥCharacteristics: A branch shrine of Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine and the guardian deity of the Yawata area ✼ ••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼••┈┈┈┈••✼ ⛩Flying Shrine ꕥAddress: 44 Yawata Doi, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture ꕥAccess: 🚉Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station → 6 minutes walk ꕥFeatures: Engines, propellers, etc. are on display #100 Travel Styles #My Travel Itinerary #Visiting Shrines #Visiting Shrines #Shrines and Temples #Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine #Airplanes

Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto It is also famous as a power spot!! I went there in August, and since it is in the mountains it felt cool in the shade of the trees🌳 It is a spot where you can feel some power, and the beautiful vermilion building was cool! It is a recommended spot [Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine] 📍Address: 30 Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture 614-8588 ☎️TEL: 075-981-3001 🕰️Opening hours: 6:00-18:00 🏖️Atmosphere/Facilities: Free parking available 🚃Access: Keihan Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine Station #0 yen trip

Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine, located on Otokoyama in Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture, is one of the three major Hachimangu Shrines in Japan and is affectionately known locally as "Yawata no Hachiman-san." Every year on September 15th, the Iwashimizu Festival (a prestigious festival to which an imperial envoy is dispatched as an envoy of the emperor) is held, and it is counted as one of the three major imperial festivals along with the Aoi Festival and Kasuga Festival. The current shrine building was constructed by Tokugawa Iemitsu, and is of great historical value as the oldest surviving Hachiman-zukuri building. 📌Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine 📌30 Yawata Takabo, Yawata City, Kyoto Prefecture 📌There is a cable car from Keihan Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine Station to the approach to Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine, so I recommend using that♪ 📌Famous rating★★★☆☆ #Kyoto sightseeing #777 #Kyoto trip #Kyoto #Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine #Yawata City #Yawata #Temples and shrines #Shrines