[Kyoto] A sacred power spot shrine that enshrines Oda Nobunaga

Takeisao Shrine is located at the top of Mt. Funaoka in Kita-ku, Kyoto City, and is a shrine dedicated to Oda Nobunaga and his son, Nobutada. It is affectionately known locally as "Kenkun-san." It is also popular as a sacred place for the game "Touken Ranbu" because it houses the famous sword Munemitsu Samonji (Yoshimoto Samonji). 💞Recommended reasons: [Historical significance] It was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) and is known as a shrine that honors the achievements of Oda Nobunaga. [Scenery] From Mt. Funaoka, you can get a panoramic view of Kyoto city, and the scenery is especially beautiful during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn leaves in fall. [Cultural Assets]
The temple grounds house valuable historical materials such as armor believed to have been worn by Nobunaga and the famous sword "Yoshimoto Samonji."

📍Location:
49 Kitafunaoka-cho, Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

⏱Business Hours
The temple grounds are open all year round, but the office is open from 9:00 to 17:00.

🚉Closest Station
From JR Kyoto Station, take the city bus to "Kenkun Jinja-mae" and walk for about 5 minutes.

⚠️Notes and Additional Information

・Parking: There is no dedicated parking, so we recommend using public transportation.

・Walking:
Since the temple is located at the top of Funaokayama, there are some uphill slopes and stairs. Please wear comfortable shoes.

Nearby Tourist Spots
[Daitoku-ji Temple]
Built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to commemorate the soul of Oda Nobunaga.
※Bodai:
To cut off earthly desires and reach the state of enlightenment

[Imamiya Shrine]
This shrine has a long history as a shrine dedicated to epidemics since before the Heian capital was established.
It is also known as "Tamanokoshi Shrine".

📖History
It was built by order of Emperor Meiji to worship Oda Nobunaga.

🌳Culture
The grounds are dotted with historical and cultural sights, such as a unique lion-dog statue that looks like it is wearing armor, and a monument engraved with a passage from "Atsumori," a dance that Nobunaga is said to have performed.

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