Make Shrine

Make Shrine is located in Takei-cho in Sonobe City. Those impressive main hall and structure on the east side and west side with thatched roof as well as large wooden gate at the entrance are designated as important cultural asset of Kyoto Prefecture. The entire precincts of the shrine is designated as a environmental preservation area of a cultural asset. For such environment provides special atmosphere, it has been selected as a location for shooting films for movie productions. This one is the head shrine of many other Make Shrines in Japan. There is no accurate record of history about this shrine, but it is assumed that the origin of sacred rituals held in this place was in 8th century. In this shrine you can see rare type of guardian dogs called Sakitsu Komainu. ( Trans-word+ : TGM Kyoto Guide )

If you are in the area, this shrine is very much worth the visit. Almost every aspect of a Shinto shrine that can be seen is on show.

Access: The bridge in front of Maki Shrine from Prefectural Route 54 is closed, so a detour is required. As of June 16, 2024. I stopped by because there was moss growing on the thatched roof and it looked old. It was quiet and quaint, which was really nice 😊 I tend to go to shrines where there are no people because I want to enjoy the atmosphere ☺️

It is a historic thatched shrine that stands quietly in the village of Sonobe, Kyoto (257 years from 1767 to the present!) When I looked into it, I found out that it is a shrine that is so famous that it is often used as a filming location for historical dramas. Since I visited on a rainy day, the moss on the roof had an indescribable charm.

This is Meishin Taisha Shrine, which is listed in the Engishiki ceremony.I went through the grass ring for the first time this year.Here is the last guardian dog of Sakichi Tanba, a famous stonemason at the end of the Edo period, who was praised as the best in Japan by Emperor Komei. It has a distinctive feature, the shrine building is large and the shrine gate is also wonderful.