Spiritual Japan Journal

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Discover Kibitsu Shrine: History, Architecture, and Myth

Step into the setting of a traditional Japanese folktale and discover its living history.

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Aug 05, 2025
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At the Foot of Mount Kibi

About 20 minutes by train from JR Okayama Station, a shrine quietly stands at the foot of green-covered Mount Kibi. This is Kibitsu Shrine.
The shrine preserves the atmosphere of ancient times and has long been revered as the spiritual center of the old province of Kibi.
It is also known as the origin of the well-known Japanese …

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