[Okayama Prefecture] Kibitsu Shrine, the mythical land of the Momotaro legend

\\I'm glad I went in 2023// Kibitsujinja Shrine, the first shrine in Sanbi, is a shrine dedicated to Okibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto and Ura (the demon), who are said to be the models for Momotaro. The main hall, a national treasure, is a magnificent main hall that was rebuilt in 1425 (Oei 32) during the Muromachi period. In addition, the 360-meter-long corridor was rebuilt in 1579 (Tensho 7) and was built in a straight line following the natural terrain. (Prefecture-designated Important Cultural Property) The grounds were very spacious and it was a wonderful shrine with a lot to see. Facility name 📍 Kibitsu Shrine Address 📍 931 Kibitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture Access 📍 By train: JR Okayama Station - Kibitsu Station (approx. 30 mins) - approx. 10 mins walk By car: 15 mins by car from Okayama Soja IC 15 mins by car from Okayama IC *There are other routes available Visiting hours 📍 5:00am - 6:00pm Visiting period: August 2023 #Shrine tour #Shrines and temples #Okayama #Okayama trip #Historic sites #besttrip2023 #Kibitsu Shrine