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Our guide
Kinbō Shrine in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata, was a prefectural shrine under the former system of ranked shrines. The whole summit of Mount Kinbō behind it is regarded as its main sanctuary, and the mountain is a national Place of Scenic Beauty. Its main festival is held every year on 15 June.
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Written by japan-spots.com (2026-09-22) from the sources credited on this page. Distances are straight lines between map positions.
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What this place is
Kinbō Shrine (金峯神社, Kinbō Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. A former prefectural shrine under the Modern system of ranked Shinto shrines, the entire summit of Mount Kinbō behind the shrine is regarded as its honden. The mountain is designated as a National Place of Scenic Beauty. The shrine's main festival is held annually on June 15.
Visitor information checked: 2026-10-07 · Official visitor information
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What to expect at this type of place: Shrine
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