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Mikami Shrine

The main shrine is located in front of the torii gate. In the back on the right side is a hair mound where visitors can deposit their hair.

Mikami Shrine in Arashiyama is the only hair shrine in Japan.

Located near the Trolley Arashiyama Station, the only shrine in Japan dedicated to "hair" (ogami jinja) is tucked away by Ogura Pond.
The shrine was opened in 1960 by people related to the hairdressing industry, and its deity is Masayuki Uneme no Suke Fujiwara, who is said to have been the first person to start the "hairdressing profession" in Japan during the Kamakura period (1185-1333). Therefore, people who visit the shrine include those who are aiming to pass the national barber and beautician examinations, active stylists seeking to improve their skills, and those who have hair problems. Regardless of gender, people visit the temple with all their hearts to keep their hair healthy forever.

Mikami Shrine

  • three-storied Shinto shrine
  • 10-2 Sagano-Tabuchiyama-cho, Ogurayama, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 15 min. walk from JR Saga-Arashiyama Sta.
    15 min. walk from Arashiyama Sta. on the Randen Line
  • Tel. 075-882-9771
  • Precincts freedom
    Shrine office/9:30-16:00
  • No parking
  • http://mikami-jinja.sakura.ne.jp/
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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