Hirano Shrine is renowned for its cherry blossoms. In spring, more than 400 cherry blossom trees of approximately 60 varieties turn the sacred garden of the shrine into all pink. Hirano Shrine was built in 794, and has had deep relationship with the Japanese Imperial Family. The main enshrined deity of this shrine is the guardian deity of the Minamoto and Taira clans, the two elite clans that are famous for battling in the Genpei War.
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Main Snactuary：The main sanctuary has a history of more than 400 years, and is designtated as the National Important Cultural PropertyCherry Blossoms：More than 60 varieties of cherry blossoms bloom in the springThe Sacred Camphor Tree：The sacred tree is said to have lived for more than 500 years. It is believed that those who walk around the tree counter-clockwise can ward off their bad luck.Suehirogane：Suehirogane weighs more than 200 tons, and is one of the largest magnetite pebbles found in Japan so far. Those who touch the stone can feel the magnificent power of nature.The Sacred Water：The sacred water springs up from approximately 100 m below the surface. Visitors are free to bring back this water to purify themselves.
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Main Enshrined Deities
Ima-Kisume-Okami：Mother of Emperor Kanmu and is the goddess of vital power.
Kudo-no-Okami：The deity of stove, and provides blessings in stabilizing people’s lives.
Huruaki-no-Okami：An ancient deity who wards off bad luck.
Hime-no-Okami：The goddess of productivity.
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Address：1 Hirano Miyamoto-Cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
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Kitano Tenmangu ShrineKitano Tenmangu Shrine was built in 947, and is the headquarter of the 12,000 Tenmangu and Tenjin shrines in Japan. The main enshrined deity is Sugawara-no-Michizane, one of the most worshipped deity of academics in Japan.
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