Kibitsujinja Shrine

About Kibitsujinja Shrine

Kibitsujinja Shrine, located in Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture, is one of the biggest shrines on the Sanyo Road, enshrining Okibitsuhiko Okami as the central kami (gods or deities).

The magnificent main building of the shrine is a masterpiece of Japanese architecture in the "Kibitsu-zukuri" style, which is unparalleled in Japan.
The shrine is well known for the Narukama Ritual, which predicts good and bad fortune by the ringing sound of a cauldron, and for the origin of the folk tale, Momotaro.

Kibitsujinja Shrine is a Japan Heritage Site.

Stories that tell Japanese culture and tradition through historical attractions and features of each region are recognized as "Japan Heritage" by the Agency for Cultural Affairs.
Out of the 27 designated constituent cultural properties, 8 are from our shrine.

Main Sanctuary and Worship Hall (National Treasure)

Kitazuijinmon Gate (Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property)

Corridor (Important Cultural Property Designated by the Prefecture)

SNS

We will be posting scenes from everyday life at our shrine.
Please take a look.

Yadate Ritual (Jan.)

Year-Round EventsMore

The following is an introduction to the main events.
*New Year's Day Rites (Jan. 1)
*National Foundation Day Rites (Feb. 11)
*Grand Spring Rites (2nd Sun. in May)