Saturday, May 4, 2013

Toyokuni Shrine(豊国神社)


Toyokuni Shrine(豊国神社) is 15 min walk from Kyoto station.

This shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Toyotomi Hideyoshi(豊臣秀吉).
Toyotomi Hideyoshi is a very well known in Japan of his extraordinary success.
Because he was born in a poor farmer and became a ruler of Japan.
So people come to pray here for the hope of good luck and success.
If you wish the good luck and success, go there and pray for it.
Your wish might come true.

Also there are many place to see around this shrine such as Sanjusangen-dou(三十三間堂), National museum(京都国立博物館).
You will definitely enjoy walking around this area!!


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Good access by buses and trains. The center of Kyoto.
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