Shinto shrine
Kibitsu Jinja
吉備津神社（きびつじんじゃ）
Okayama, Okayama Prefecture
A shrine that enshrines Ōkibitsuhiko no Mikoto and the kami of his family. It is linked to the story of Ura handed down in the Kibi region and to the shrine's own distinctive rites.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Chief enshrined kami: Ōkibitsuhiko no Mikoto
History and things to know
The official origin story introduces the tradition that Kibitsuhiko no Mikoto defeated Ura. There are several accounts of when the shrine was founded and by whom, and it is said that the exact date is not known.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 吉備津神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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