Takano Jinja Shrine

This historic shrine’s main hall is engraved with the “Kikunogomon” or Imperial chrysanthemum emblem, showing its venerated status and connection to the emperor. There is also another emblem, “Toukamon” or paulonia crest, historically also an emblem of the Imperial Household.

Takano Jinja Shrine’s main hall, rebuilt in 1830, is a designated cultural asset of Kyoto Prefecture. The shrine grounds are designated as a cultural property environmental preservation area.

It is thought that Takano Jinja Shrine had considerable power in the ancient Kinki region, partially because one of the Tango three great burial mounds, Shinmeiyama Burial Mound, is located nearby.