Kitano Tenman Shrine

A bit of a climb but such sites require climbing stairs and hills. The viewing pleasure must be earned not given. Free entry and lively city views. The surrounding area is nice as well.

Kitano Tenman Shrine is one of Kobe’s major Shinto shrines, located in an unusual location of Kitano Ijinkan, the place associated with foreign residences from the late Meiji and early Taisho eras. The shrine has been constructed in the year 1180, while in the year 1724 a central hall was added. The shrine fortunately did not suffer any damage during the second world war or the Great Hanshin Earthquake in 1995. The shrine is at the end of a hiking trail, starting from Sannomiya Station and passing through the streets of Kitano. If you visit in summer, make sure you carry couple of water bottles to prevent dehydration.

Amasing centuries-old hilltop temple reached by a long set of steps. When You walk up the steps You can enjoy in beautiful view of the city skyline. Calm and sacred atmosphere, rainy day, You can feel how it was once at that hill. There is no comission fee, only if You wath to enter in small garden where sakura just begins (first days of march 2025.) So nice experience.

This shrine is beautiful and one of the sacred places in Kobe. There is no admission fee. So lucky to visit here because I felt peaceful while I was there. For the stone steps are so stiff, don't take a photo while you are climbing for your safety. Please don't make noise because there are Japanese local people who take care of it. For your information, in front of the main gate there is a information center. In that building, there is a washroom. Enjoy.

In the early December, you can see a lot of beautiful red leaves beside the little shrine, the only pity is goshuin paper only.

I came here on a cold winter Monday. Was able to get away from the tourists in downtown and to enjoy a tranquil moment. Had a good view of Kobe downtown too. The shrine here is famous among locals on prayers for good study results ~ Located north of the sannomiya station, I recommend here for those who have time and won't mind to climb the stairs. It certainly worth the energy to climb up !

A small but beautiful shrine, especially during sakura season. Has nice views of the city skyline and the mountains.

Very nice walk from Kobe-Shin train station. The Kitano hills are wonderful the shrine has nice views and is worth a visit.