Achi Shrine

阿智神社

Achi Shrine stands on top of Mt. Tsurugata, a small hill that overlooks the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. The grounds have a Noh stage and an old garden. A famous wisteria tree, about 300 to 500 years old, grows here and is a natural monument of Okayama Prefecture. Its pale pink flowers bloom around the end of April and slowly turn white.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

The grounds can be visited at any time of day. The shrine office is open 9:00–17:00.

Getting there

About 15 minutes on foot from JR Kurashiki Station.

By car, about 20 minutes from Kurashiki IC (Sanyo Expressway) or Hayashima IC (Seto Chuo Expressway).

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

Good to know

Parking for 15 cars in 2 places.
The Achi wisteria usually blooms around the end of April.

Tips for Muslim visitors

The east approach is the shortest route up from the Bikan Historical Quarter; its stairs are a little steep, but there is also a slope on the right side.
The shrine sits on top of Tsurugata hill, with a Noh stage and an ancient-style garden in its grounds. Visitors may simply look around.
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 Okayama 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.