KINKI

“The spiritual heartland of Japan”

Kyoto, Nara, and the ancient capital region — the densest concentration of sacred sites on Earth.

3 Sacred Sites in Kinki

The legendary home of Sojobo, king of the tengu, where Minamoto no Yoshitsune trained in swordsmanship.

Japan's most iconic shrine — 10,000 vermillion torii gates climb the sacred mountain of Inari.

At the foot of Mt. Oe where Shuten-doji once ruled — now a museum dedicated to oni culture.

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