Kanteibyo
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kobe
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- About 30 minutes
- Opening Hours
- Daily 9:00-17:00 · Open daily
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free admission · Amulets sold on site
- Address
- 7-3-2 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo, Kobe, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.6900, 135.1770
Introduction
Kanteibyo on Nakayamate-dori in Chuo, Kobe, is among Japan's oldest temples to Guan Yu, run by the Kobe Chinese Association. Its forerunner, the Obaku-affiliated Churakuji, was moved here by Chinese merchants in 1892 and rebuilt after the 1945 air raids; the gate plaque 'Kanteibyo' was brushed by calligrapher Yu You-ren. Guan Yu is worshipped with Guanyin and Mazu, and festivals follow the lunar calendar.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 9:00-17:00 |
Open daily
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free admission |
|---|
Amulets sold on site
Transportation
Seishin-Yamaguchi Line to Kencho-mae Sta., 5-min walk
About 12-min walk from JR Motomachi Sta.
Paid parking near Nankin-machi
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kanteibyo?
Monday: 9:00-17:00; Tuesday: 9:00-17:00; Wednesday: 9:00-17:00; Thursday: 9:00-17:00; Friday: 9:00-17:00; Saturday: 9:00-17:00; Sunday: 9:00-17:00; Open daily
How much is the admission for Kanteibyo?
Free Admission: Free admission; Amulets sold on site
Any practical tips for visiting Kanteibyo?
No food or loud talk inside — keep the halls quiet. Chinese New Year and Guan Yu's birthdays draw the crowds.
How long should I spend at Kanteibyo?
A typical visit takes About 30 minutes.
How do I get to Kanteibyo?
Subway: Seishin-Yamaguchi Line to Kencho-mae Sta., 5-min walk; Bus: About 12-min walk from JR Motomachi Sta.; Driving/Parking: Paid parking near Nankin-machi
