Takeda Shrine, located in the Arashiyama district of western Kyoto, is a historic Shinto shrine dedicated to Takeda Shingen, one of Japan's most famous warlords from the Sengoku period. The shrine was built during the Edo period and is known for its unique architecture, beautiful gardens, and sacred monkeys.
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Taka no Oe
- Kami enshrined
- Taka no Oe
- Coordinates
- 35.3548183, 135.1117188
Visitor tip
For a unique visitor experience, try feeding the resident macaques by purchasing bananas from a local vendor before arriving at the shrine.
Cultural notes
This shrine is connected to the legend of Takeda Shingen, who was said to have made a promise to his father to build a shrine in Arashiyama. The sacred monkeys believed to be associated with this shrine are actually Japanese macaques, which are protected by law and can be fed bananas by visitors.
Historical note
Built in 1634 during the Edo period,