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Kibitsujinja Shrine

Kibitsujinja Shrine · 吉備津神社

At Kibitsujinja Shrine, see the long corridor following the rise and fall of the ground. After worship, walk along it and explore the shrine buildings.

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Visitor information

Address

岡山県岡山市北区吉備津931

931 Kibitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama 701-1341, Japan

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Admission

General worship is open to visitors during opening hours. Check the official information below for worship fees. Separately requested prayers start at JPY 5,000 per request.

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Opening hours

Worship hours are 05:00–18:00. Reception operates from around 08:30 to 16:00, and prayer reception from around 09:00 to 14:30. Goshuin shrine stamps are accepted until 16:00, separately from worship hours.

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What to see at Kibitsujinja Shrine

Corridor and shrine buildings

Walk the long corridor as it follows the contours of the ground. View shrine buildings from the grounds; the main sanctuary interior is not open for general visits.

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How to get to Kibitsujinja Shrine

Take a JR Kibi Line (Momotaro Line) train towards Soja from Okayama and get off at Kibitsu. Walk about 10 minutes to the shrine. The shrine's official directions give about 17 minutes by train; JR timetable searches show 15–18 minutes one way. Check actual trains for your visiting day and allow extra waiting time. Return from Kibitsu on an Okayama-bound train.

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Before you visit

Distinguish similarly named shrines

Kibitsujinja Shrine and Kibitsuhiko Shrine are different places. For Kibitsujinja, get off at Kibitsu Station, checking both the shrine name and station in your directions.

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Time for the corridor and grounds

The Okayama guide allows 60–90 minutes for worship, the corridor and grounds. This is not a standard duration set by the shrine; adjust it to your walking pace and what you want to see.