Kinbō Shrine
金峯神社 (鶴岡市)
A Shinto shrine where you can watch everyday Japanese ritual up close.
Best season
Year-round; New Year and local festival days are liveliest
Time needed
40–90 minutes
Admission
Free (special halls or treasure museums may charge)
Opening hours
Grounds usually open dawn–dusk
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What this place is
A Shinto shrine where you can watch everyday Japanese ritual up close.
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What to expect when visiting a Shrine in Japan
Getting there by public transport
- Train to Tsuruoka (JR羽越本線) (~7 km; bus or car from the station).
- Nearest station/stop: Tsuruoka.
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