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Kibitsu Shrine (Designated as a National Treasure in Mar.29,1952 Location 931 Kibitsu Okayama city Tel086-287-4111
(dedicated toKibitsuhiko no Mikoto)
This Shrine is a guardian shrine for the Kibi Region in westernJapan.The main building of the shrine that you see today was rebuilt in 1425.
The adjoining double gables atop the main building give the roof the distinctive appearance of a bird that is spreading its wings.
The long corridor that lead to the Hongu building from the main building is built exceeds 400m long.
(Openning Hours) 6:00〜18:00 
(P) 400 Cars and 3 Buses Available
About 5min.by walk/Kibitsu Station JrKibi Line
About 15min by Car./Okayama IC Sanyo Express Way or Okayama Sojya IC Okayama Express Way
931 Kibitsu Okayama City TEL086-287-4111 Home Page
Kibitsu Shrine, the Okamaden  Designated as a National Treasure in Jan.26,1980)
Kibitsu Shrine, Kita(North) Zuishinmon Gate Designated as a National Treasure in Apr.14,1913)
Kibitsu Shrine, Minami(South) Zuishimon Gate Designated as a National Treasure in Apr.17,1911)
 
Haiden (worshipping house) Corridor and Azalea Corridor and Okamaden
Okamaden Okamaden Kibitsu Shrine Peony Garden
Kibitsu Shrine Peony Garden Kibitsu Shrine Peony Garden Dojyo(Trainning Place) of Kyudo (Archery)
Kita(North) Zuishinmon Gate Corrido and Cherry Blossom Uga Shrine
Drooping Cherry Tree(Uga Shrine) Pine Avenue to Kibitsu Shrine
How to Pray at the Shrine
1. Two Bows        First, bow deeply twice.
2. Clap Two Times    Next,put your hands together and clap twice. With your hands together, thank the god of the shrine, or make your wish, with a sincere heart.
3. One Bow         Lastly, bow deeply again.