Hachiman Shrine

八幡社

4.4Est. 90Kyoto, Kansai

JTA Approved

The shrine sits on a lush hilltop with sweeping vistas. Before approaching the main hall, use the temizuya for purification: cleanse your left hand, then your right. Finally, pour water into your left palm to rinse your mouth. The complex is open daily from 6 AM to 6 PM.

Local tips

Purify your hands at the temizuya before approaching the main hall. Left hand first, then right, then pour water into your left hand to rinse your mouth.

Practical info

Japanese name: 八幡社
Nearest station: Uji Station (25 min bus)
Payment: Cash only
Reservations: not required

Accessibility

Wheelchair parking

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