Ikuta Shrine

生田神社

Ikuta Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Sannomiya, the center of Kobe, with a history of around 1,800 years. It is even said that the name "Kobe" comes from this shrine. Its grounds include Ikuta Forest, known as the site of a 12th-century battle in the Gempei War. Many people visit the shrine and its quiet forest in the middle of the city.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The shrine gates are open from 7:00 to about 17:00 (about 18:00 in summer).

Admission

Parking costs 200 yen per 15 minutes.

Getting there

About 10 minutes on foot from JR Sannomiya Station and Hanshin/Hankyu Kobe-sannomiya Station.

About 20 minutes on foot from JR Shin-Kobe Station.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The shrine grounds have an area of lush greenery, unusual for the city centre.
The shrine's "water mikuji" fortune slips are popular with visitors.
Shinto shrines are open to everyone. Bowing, clapping and washing at the purification basin are optional; you can simply look around.
Shrines are usually busiest at New Year and during festivals. Early morning is often the calmest time to visit.
Charms, fortune slips and votive tablets are religious items. You do not need to buy or use them.
Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Hyogo and the verified places to pray nearby.
Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.