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Kibitsu Shrine

Kibitsu Shrine

吉備津神社

Kibitsu Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Okayama City linked to the origin of the folk tale of Momotaro, the Peach Boy. Its main hall and worship hall, built in a rare style called Kibitsu-zukuri, are a National Treasure. A long covered corridor of about 400 meters runs in a straight line through the grounds.

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Visitor information

Getting there

From JR Okayama Station, take the train to Kibitsu Station (about 30 minutes), then walk about 10 minutes.

By car, about 15 minutes from Okayama IC or Okayama Soja IC.

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

Good to know

  • The covered corridor is about 400 meters long and runs in a straight line.
  • The main hall and worship hall are designated a National Treasure.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • A 360-meter corridor extends from the main shrine.
  • The shrine is known for the Narukama Shinto ritual, in which fortune is predicted by the sound of a kettle; 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.

Prayer times in Okayama

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:52
  2. Sunrise06:28
  3. Dhuhr11:50
  4. Asr14:45
  5. Maghrib17:07
  6. Isha18:33

Times are calculated for Okayama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Okayama.

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Places to pray near Kibitsu Shrine

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Halal food near Kibitsu Shrine

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

Distances and walking times are estimates based on straight-line distance.

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Photo: Reggaeman, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): kibitujinja.com, okayama-japan.jp