Gokonomiya-jinja Shrine

Shrine
A Shinto shrine located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City dedicated to Empress Jingu, the goddess of easy childbirth. Originally called Mimoro-jinja Shrine, it was given the name Gokonomiya (the Fragrant Shrine) by Emperor Seiwa when a spring welled forth on the grounds that carried a wonderful fragrance and was found to cure illness. The shrines Fushimi Festival, which involves a parade of the principle object of worship and which is held at the beginning of October, is considered the best such festival in the country. The parade includes a pair of lion-dogs, three portable shrines, a parade of people in samurai dress, and great numbers of parishioners. On the 1st and the 8th, artful flower umbrellas are carried around by parishioners from around the area, who party late into the night.

Spot details

Address
Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Gokougumonzenchou 174 map map Map
Phone
0756110559
Hours
9:00-16:00
Closed
Ishiba only May close outside of stated days
Fees
[Ishiba Admission fee] Adults200yen, Student 150yen
Parking Lot
Available(100spaces)
Credit Card
Not available
Smoking
Not available
Wi-Fi
Not available
Estimated stay time
30-60 minutes

Information Sources:  NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

  • Another Bakumatsu Pilgrimage in Fushimi
    4.0 Reviewed : 2018.01.06
    Fushimi is located in the southern part of Kyoto City, and known with a famous Merchants guardian deity, Fushimi Inari Shrine. The number of the visitors to the shrine scores the biggest in Kyoto...
  • Famous shrine in Fushimi
    3.0 Reviewed : 2016.08.24
    It is an old shrine in Fushimi, located on the corner of Notional Route 24 and Otesuji. On its premises there are many touristic spots :a Tenmangu, springs, and even a no stage. The entrance gate of...
  • もう桜も咲いていました
    5.0 Reviewed : 2023.03.23
    伏見の酒蔵へゆく前には、絶対にここの御香水を、飲んでおくべきですね。社務所でからのペットボトルを売ってくれますので、それに入れて持ち帰ることもできます。飲んだらすぐに分かるような、まろやかな水でした。

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