Japan Midokoro
Kenkun Shrine
Kenkun Shrine Photo: Yanajin33 CC BY-SA 3.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Kita-ku / Kenkun Shrine

Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Registered Tangible Cultural Property

Kenkun Shrine

Kenkun Shrine (建勲神社,, Kenkun-jinja) more properly known as Takeisao Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in the Kita-Funaoka-cho, Murasakino neighborhood of Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is located on the middle slope of Mount Funaoka.

From the Wikipedia article “Kenkun Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Kenkun Shrine. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationKita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationKuramaguchi Station, 1.5 km (straight line)
TypeRegistered Tangible Cultural Property, Important Cultural Property
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons)

We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.

FAQ

What is the nearest station to Kenkun Shrine?
Kuramaguchi Station. It is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Kenkun Shrine a designated cultural property?
Yes: Registered Tangible Cultural Property, Important Cultural Property.

Nearby

Mount Funaoka
Mount Funaoka
0.1 km away · Kita-ku
Funaoka Onsen
Funaoka Onsen
0.2 km away · Kita-ku
Ryōkō-in
Ryōkō-in
0.4 km away · Kita-ku
Gyokurin-in
Gyokurin-in
0.4 km away · Kita-ku
Ōbai-in
Ōbai-in
0.4 km away · Kita-ku
Zuihō-in
Zuihō-in
0.4 km away · Kita-ku

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Mount Funaoka: Ilovekyoto (CC BY-SA 3.0), Funaoka Onsen: At by At (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ryōkō-in: hiro (CC BY-SA 3.0), Gyokurin-in: hiro (CC BY-SA 3.0), Ōbai-in: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Zuihō-in: Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0)