Kibi Route: Kibitsu Shrine and Bitchu Kokubunji Temple – An Ancient Romance Walk
A classic historical walk exploring the Kibi route—the birthplace of the Momotaro legend—over the course of a day. Begin with a serene morning visit to Kibitsuhiko Shrine, the chief shrine of Bizen Province, followed by Kibitsu Shrine, the chief shrine of Bitchu Province. The national treasure main hall and the approximately 360-meter long wooden corridor stretching along the mountainside are so breathtakingly beautiful that you'll find yourself awestruck no matter how many times you visit. At midday, savor local specialties at the gate town of Saijo Inari, counted among Japan's three greatest Inari shrines. In the afternoon, leisurely explore Bitchu Kokubunji Temple, where a five-story pagoda rises gracefully amid peaceful rice paddies. Cap off the day by climbing Tsuyama Kofun, one of Japan's most impressive burial mounds you can actually scale, and experience the power of the ancient Kibi kingdom. A journey through time woven together with shrines, temples, ancient tombs, and pastoral landscapes—a day that will delight any history enthusiast.
Schedule
A Refreshing Morning Visit at the "Shrine of Morning Sun," Bizen Province's Chief Shrine
The National Treasure Main Hall and 360-Meter Corridor—The Highlights of Kibi Route
The Gate Town of One of Japan's Three Greatest Inari Shrines—Specialty Soba and Yuzu Senbei
The Five-Story Pagoda Rising Above Rice Paddies—A Scenic Symbol of Kibi Route
One of Japan's Largest Climbable Ancient Tombs—Experience the Immense Scale
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