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Granite Figures (near Kitano Tenmangu shrine)
These granite figures can be seen on the way to the Kitano Tenmangu shrine. Exit the east side of Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (to the right of the main shrine build
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Details
- Address
- Bakuro-cho Kamigyo-ku
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- Phone
- +81-75-461-0005
- Website
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- Open Hours
- 1-3: Mon-Sun: - 05:30-17:30 4-9: Mon-Sun: - 05:00-18:00 10-12: Mon-Sun: - 05:30-17:30
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About this sight
Kitano Tenmangu is familiarly known as “Kitano Tenjin-san” to the locals in Kyoto. The shrine was established in 947 and is especially popular during festivals and holidays. On the 25th of each month, the shrine holds a festival and is open from 6:00 to 21:00. Admission is free.
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