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Kyoto: Iwashimizu Hachimangū Shrine Guided Tour & Cable Car
Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$144.28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
What sets this tour apart is its unique blend of history, spirituality, and convenience. Unlike typical visits, you’ll explore Iwashimizu Hachimangū—the revered “second most prestigious shrine” in Japan, steeped in samurai heritage and imperial tradition. Your guided 90-minute journey includes an easy and scenic cable car ride to the mountaintop shrine, allowing you to comfortably immerse yourself in its sacred atmosphere. Beyond its spiritual significance, you’ll discover fascinating stories, including its unexpected connection to Thomas Edison’s invention of the lightbulb. This tour offers an intimate, insightful experience of Kyoto’s hidden spiritual heart—an unforgettable journey few travelers get to see.
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Kyoto: Iwashimizu Hachimangū Shrine Guided Tour & Cable Car
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- 90-minute guided tour
- Visit to Iwashimizu Hachimangū shrine
- Round-trip cable car ride
Meeting point
In front of the Edison Statue near Yawata Station.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for exact location details.
Return details
In front of the Edison Statue near Yawata Station.
Your guide will be waiting with a yellow sign.
Please refer to the map for exact location details.
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Iwashimizu HachimanguIwashimizu Hachimangū, south of Kyoto, is Japan’s second most prestigious shrine after Ise Grand Shrine. Dedicated to Hachiman, the god of war, it was revered by samurai, especially the Minamoto clan, for protection and strength. The shrine also guarded Kyoto by warding off evil. Interestingly, Thomas Edison used bamboo from nearby forests for his lightbulb filaments, helping advance electric lighting. This tour includes a round-trip cable car to the shrine, making access easy. Guided by an expert, you’ll explore this sacred site full of history and spiritual significance—a must-see for those wanting a deeper Kyoto experience.
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Kyoto: Iwashimizu Hachimangū Shrine Guided Tour & Cable Car
Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai, Japan
$144.28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!