Kifune-jinja Shrine

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This shrine in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, is the head shrine for the Kifune-Shrines in Japan which number almost 500 shrines. Long been known for the god of rain it has also gained faith from the chefs, cooking industry, and water industries of Japan. Therefore, unlike the regional name of Kibune, the name of the shrine is read as Kifune. The middle shrine located between the main shrine and the rear shrine enshrines the goddess Iwanaga-hime, a goddess of marriage and matchmaking, and is therefore popular amongst young couples.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Kuramakibunechou 180 Map
Area: Ohara / Kurama / Kifune Area
Phone: 0757412016
Hours: [Reception hours]9:00-17:00[Gates openHours][5/1-11/30]6:00-20:00[12/1-4/30]6:00-18:00
*Gates shut at 20:00 on New Year's holiday Sanga Sunday
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Worship fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available (Honmiya 10spaces/Okumiya 25spaces)
※800yen for 2 hours
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available (Wednesday Fortune Lottery 2D Code)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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worth visiting!

Reviewed : 2022.08.03

I hiked to Kifune across the mountain from Kurama, walking a beautiful and well-kept forest path. Many shinto shrines on the way, placed into power spots. The shrine is in a narrow valley, and...
Beautiful place indeed

Reviewed : 2020.09.30

The picture of the red stairs attracted me to visit the place. So, added this place into my Japan trip. Went on end Nov 2019 for a day trip to visit Kibune shrine, Kurama-Dera temple and to see the...
Peaceful world

Reviewed : 2020.05.11

This time, we took a bus from the subway station, Kokusai-kaikan and changed to another small bus to the shrine.There are not so many people visiting, and you can enjoy the quiet and peaceful...