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Shrine · Atami, Shizuoka
Kinomiya Shrine
Atami Shintō shrine with a camphor tree over 2,000 years old, a national natural monument, surrounded by a path that visitors walk around the trunk.
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About Kinomiya Shrine
Kinomiya Shrine lies in a valley near Kinomiya Station, one stop by train from central Atami. It is an old city shrine, dedicated to Atami’s protective deities, and welcomes locals during annual festivals, such as the July festival with processions and decorated floats.
The best-known reason to visit is the large camphor tree behind the main hall. The shrine says the tree is over 2,000 years old and has a trunk circumference of more than 20 meters. It is a national natural monument. A stone path circles the trunk, and local tradition holds that walking once around the tree adds a year to your life.
The grounds are small and well kept, with stone lanterns, a stream and a bamboo grove path. On some nights at certain times of year, the camphor and the path are illuminated. There is also a café on the grounds, with benches under the trees.
The visit is short and pairs well with the MOA Museum above and with Atami’s seaside promenade, about a 20-minute walk downhill. Near the shrine, residential streets show the quieter side of the town. On the grounds there is another large camphor, smaller than the main one, and small subsidiary shrines along the path where locals leave offerings and wooden votive plaques with wishes.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
In the morning, when there are fewer people. The summer festival usually takes place in July. Check the times of any nighttime illumination.
How to get there
From Atami Station, one stop on the JR Ito Line to Kinomiya Station and about a 5-minute walk. On foot from Atami Station, it’s about 20 minutes.
Tip
Walk the entire stone path around the camphor tree. Combine the visit with the MOA Museum the same morning.
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Frequently asked questions about Kinomiya Shrine
Why is Kinomiya Shrine famous?
For its camphor tree over 2,000 years old, a national natural monument, located behind the main hall.
What does walking around the Kinomiya Shrine tree mean?
By local tradition, circling the trunk adds a year to your life. Many visitors follow the stone path around the camphor tree.
How do I get to Kinomiya Shrine?
Take the JR Ito Line to Kinomiya Station, one stop from Atami, and walk about 5 minutes.
How long does a visit to Kinomiya Shrine take?
About 30 minutes to 1 hour, including the tree, the main hall and the garden.
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