• Matsunoo Taisha (松尾大社, Matsunoo Taisha/ Matsuo Taisha), formerly Matsunoo Jinja (松尾神社), is a Shinto shrine located at the far western end of Shijō Street...
  • During the period of State Shinto from 1871 to 1945, Matsunoo Taisha was designated as a kanpei-taisha, among the top rank of shrines supported by the...
  • Founded in 701 by the Hata clan, Matsunoo Taisha is one of the former protector shrines of Heian-kyo, the capital of the imperial power in 794 and future Kyoto.
  • Matsunoo Taisha Shrine is a nice side trip from Arashiyama and is also a 10-minute bus ride or 20-minute walk from Saihoji Temple...
  • Matsuo Taisha, sometimes known as Matsunoo, is an interesting ancient shrine on the outskirts of Kyoto that offers a little more to see and do than most of the...
  • Nestled at the foothills of the majestic Arashiyama mountains on the west side of Kyoto city, Matsuno-o Taisha Shrine stands as a testament to Kyoto’s rich...
  • The recommended walking route from Matsunoo Taisha Shrine is to Arashiyama and Sagano on the north side.
  • Matsunoo-taisha Shrine. Founded in 701, this shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines.