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“Ikuta-san, the matchmaker.”A true power spot worshipped for about 1,800 years
With a history of about 1,800 years, “Ikuta Shrine” is affectionately called “Ikuta-san, the matchmaker” by locals. As a popular power spot, it’s known for bringing good luck in marriage, love, work and health, and has even seen visits from athletes and artists in recent years.
You can find it just a 10-minute walk from Sannomiya and Motomachi Station, the heart of Kobe’s sightseeing, which makes it a popular stop for both locals and tourists alike.
The original kanji for "Ikuta" meant “active field”, a name that points to the community’s liveliness and energy. It is also worshiped as a “god of revival” because it has continued to recover from the devastating damage caused by disasters and wars throughout its long history.
Ikuta Shrine has truly earned the name of “power spot”.
One of the other popular attractions is a fortune-telling service called "Mizu-mikuji” in the "Ikuta Forest" behind the main shrine, which has a reputation for being very accurate.
Ikuta Shrine has a tranquil atmosphere that you would not expect in the center of Kobe
The New Year’s crowds at Ikuta Shrine “hatsumode” (first shrine visit of the year)
“Mizu-mikuji” known for of being very accurate
“Mizu-mikuji” known for of being very accurate
Omamori (lucky charms) for matchmaking
離市區不會太遠，交通還算方便，腹地雖然沒有很大但環境很安靜，遊客也沒有太多
