Yura-jinja, Shinto shrine in Japan
Yura-jinja is a small Shinto shrine in Miyazu with simple torii gates and grounds surrounded by neatly trimmed trees and bushes. The main building is made of wood with a roof that curves upward at the edges, and a small water basin sits at the entrance where visitors rinse their hands and mouth before prayer.
The shrine was created from the merger of two separate sanctuaries called the west and east shrines in 1887, keeping the name Yura-jinja. The two guardian statues inside were made in 1917 and show the ongoing care the local community has given to this place over time.
The shrine is a place where visitors experience traditional Japanese rituals, such as tossing coins, clapping twice, and bowing before prayer. People leave small offerings or write wishes on wooden tablets that hang at the shrine, keeping local spiritual practices alive in daily life.
The shrine is reachable on foot in about 5 to 6 minutes from Tango Yura Station, which is served by the Kyoto Tango Railway. Alternatively, parking is available at a nearby beach lot for visitors arriving by car.
The shrine offers views of Miyazu Bay and the famous Amanohashidate sandbar, which artists have painted for centuries. Many visitors climb about 200 steps to reach an observation area at the top, where they can enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
