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Kibitsu Shrine
吉備津神社Okayama · Chugoku
Ancient Shinto shrine traditionally cited as the inspiration for the Momotarō legend; its unique double-gabled honden/haiden (Kibitsu-zukuri style, National Treasure, rebuilt 1425) connects to a 398m covered wooden corridor, and the shrine hosts the Narukama cauldron fortune-telling ritual.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 7,482 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Shrine grounds and the long corridor are free to enter; the Narukama Shinji fortune-telling ritual is a separate paid reservation via the shrine office.
- Nearest station
- Kibitsu Station (JR Kibi Line)
- Website
- kibitujinja.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–17:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
~10 min walk from Kibitsu Station; by car ~15 min from Okayama-Sōja IC or Okayama IC, free parking on site.
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