Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine
Home / Tourist Spots / History
History · Culture

Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine

多井畑厄除八幡宮

Taibata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine is revered as Japan’s oldest sacred site for warding off misfortune. Known affectionately as “Taibata no Yakujin,” it has long been a place of prayer for protection, health, and good fortune.

Opening Hours
9:00–16:30 (Shrine Office)
cost
Free admission / Goshuin from 500 yen
Suggested Duration
About 45 min
Best Time
January (Yakuyoke Festival)
Accessibility
Some steps within the grounds

Photo Gallery

Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine 1
1 / 3

Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine : Things to See & Do

Surrounded by mountains and silence, the shrine has long served as a spiritual refuge where people entrust their worries and begin anew.

Japan’s Oldest Yakuyoke Site

People from across Japan visit to pray for protection, health, and peace.

⛩️

Goshuin Stamps

Three types available, including single and double-page stamps.

Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine : Photo Spots & Tips

Best Shots

  • — Torii gate
  • — Shrine grounds
  • — Goshuin close-ups

Best Timing

  • — Morning hours
  • — Weekdays

Be mindful of crowds during festival periods.

Access

Public transportation recommended

Note

Extremely crowded during the January festival.

MAP

Events

What to do in Kobe this weekend?

View Recommended Events

Nearby Spots

Where to go after Tainohata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine

Sumaura Sanjo Amusement Park

Sumaura Sanjo Amusement Park

A retro mountaintop amusement park above Sumaura Park. Reach it by ropeway and the unique car-levator, then enjoy sweeping views of the Seto Inland Sea and Akashi Kaikyo Bridge. It is also known for cherry blossoms, with a revolving observatory and nostalgic attractions that preserve a slice of Showa-era leisure culture.

Distance: 2.2 kmWalk: About 33 min
ParkPhotography
Suma Rikyu Park

Suma Rikyu Park

*The park will be closed between January 15 and January 23, 2026 for scheduled inspection and maintenance. A park with a European palace-like atmosphere. Features a fountain plaza and seasonal flowers. Autumn leaves are at their best from mid to late November. Annual pass (¥900) grants access to three parks including Forest Botanical Garden and Sorakuen Garden.

Distance: 2.3 kmWalk: About 34 min
NaturePark
Kobe Sports Park

Kobe Sports Park

A large sports park directly connected to Kobe Sports Park subway station, featuring a baseball stadium, athletics track, indoor arena, and tennis courts alongside adventure play areas — Kobe's gathering place where sport and nature coexist

Distance: 2.5 kmWalk: About 38 min
ParkEntertainment
Suma-ura Park

Suma-ura Park

A park directly connected to Sanyo Electric Railway's Suma-ura Koen Station, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. Known for approximately 1,000 cherry trees spreading across the hillside, it is one of Kobe's premier hanami destinations. The annual 'Atsumori Sakura' event offers daytime 'Hi-zakura' views of cherry blossoms against the sea and nightly projection mapping with illuminated night sakura. The mountain summit park can be reached by ropeway or the 'car-levator', a small hillside ride that climbs the slope.

Distance: 2.7 kmWalk: About 41 min
NaturePark

Explore

Explore More of Kobe

View All Features →