One of Atami's most important shrines, Kinomiya-jinja is an attractive, atmospheric place. Set in forest near Kinomiya station, there are vivid crimson gates, side shrines with intricate decorative wooden carvings, trees that are thousands of years old - the name does mean 'Shrine of wood' - and portable shrines on display, as well as more modern amenities for visitors, a terrace and a cafe.
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Atami Kinomiya Shrine
Enjoy the atmosphere of a peaceful forest shrine
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By Peter Sidell
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![A portable shrine on display](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116643/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116643.jpg)
A portable shrine on display
![The gate and entrance from the road](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116644/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116644.jpg)
The gate and entrance from the road
![This gnarled old tree is home to a small side shrine](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116645/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116645.jpg)
This gnarled old tree is home to a small side shrine
![A carving on one of the side shrines](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116649/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116649.jpg)
A carving on one of the side shrines
![The main hall](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116646/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116646.jpg)
The main hall
![Prayers and wishes](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116648/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116648.jpg)
Prayers and wishes
![Another portable shrine](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116647/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116647.jpg)
Another portable shrine
![More carvings](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116650/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116650.jpg)
More carvings
![Praying at a shrine behind the main hall](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116651/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116651.jpg)
Praying at a shrine behind the main hall
![Even statues of dogs get dressed up by the owners](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116652/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116652.jpg)
Even statues of dogs get dressed up by the owners
![The sunny terrace at the side](http://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/20760-116653/1000/shizuoka-atami-shrine-kinomiya-jinja-116653.jpg)
The sunny terrace at the side
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Beautiful shrine and what a tree!
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