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The Urashima Tarou (Japanese Rip Van Winkle) legend (depicted in Tango Fudoki, Japan's oldest chronicle) takes place at Urashima - jinja Shrine. It is said that this shrine was built in 825 in praise of the achievements of the powerful Urashima family who lived in Tango during that time.among the treasures of this temple is the Urashima Scroll (Important Cultural Property), on which is depicted in fine detail the story of Urashima Taro. This is said to be the oldest such scroll in Japan. Also at this temple is the Otohime Kosode kimono sleeve (Important Cultural Property). Its beautiful pattern is of a style from the middle of the Muromachi Period to the Momoyama Period.

Address :

Honjohama Ine-cho, Yoza-gun, Kyoto

Telephone :

0772-33-0721

Open :

AnytimeViewing treasures: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Access :

From KTR Line "Amanohashidate", take a Tankai bus to "Urashimajinja Mae".

Fee :

Entrance Free
Charge to view treasures: 400 yen