Suga Shrine (Traffic Shrine) in Kyoto

The same main hall houses both Suga Shrine and Traffic Shrine. It is the only shrine in Japan that has a shrine dedicated to traffic safety. Suga Shrine is known for blessings related to matchmaking and recovery from illness, while Traffic Shrine is believed to provide safety in traffic and travel. It is also recommended to pray for safety during your Kyoto trip. Takehaya Susano'o no Mikoto Kushinadahime no Mikami Hachimachi Hiko no Kami and his wife Hachimachi Hime no Kami Kunado no Kami [Name] Suga Shrine (Traffic Shrine) [Location] 1 Sainokami-Endonbi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture [Visiting Hours] 09:00 to 17:00 [Access] About a 5-minute walk from the city bus 'Kumano Shrine' stop Visit Date: May 2024