Kyoto: Hachiman Shrine, one of the most famous shrines for warding off evil and bringing good fortune

●Name Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine ●Access From Kyoto Station, transfer to the Kintetsu Railway at Tanbabashi Station and transfer to the Keihan Railway. Get off at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Station. Transfer to the Sando Cable Car from Hachimanguguchi Station and get off at Hachimanguyamagami Station. 5 minutes walk. ●Points It is one of the three major Hachimangu shrines in Japan, the others being Usa Jingu Shrine in Oita Prefecture and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture. The shrine was built to protect the back demon gate (southwest direction) of Heian-kyo, and is known as one of the leading shrines in the country for warding off evil. When you arrive at the top of the mountain by cable car, you will see a different world. In spring, it shows a different face with cherry blossoms🌸 and in autumn, it shows a different face with autumn leaves🍁. #Kyoto #Historical Sites #Hachimangu Shrine #Historical Sites