Kifune Shrine (original) (raw)
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Visiting the Shrine
Main Shrine Open Hours
6:00~20:00 （5/1～11/30）
- Open all year free of charge.
Special Evening Illumination
Illuminate the autumn leaves
- DateNovember 1 - November 24
- TimeFrom sunset to 20:30
Soundscape
Gushing water, breathing of the mountains, and singing of the birds.
The great nature surrounding Kifune Shrine and its environment will be delivered as a "soundscape”.
Gushing water, breathing of the mountains, and singing of the birds.
The great nature surrounding Kifune Shrine and its environment will be delivered as a "soundscape”.
About Kifune Shrine
Kifune Shrine enshrines the God of Water, the source of all life, and is the head shrine of two thousand water god shrines across Japan. Enveloped by this mountain air, Kifune Shrine has been a popular place of worship since ancient times.
Festivals and Rituals
At Kifune Shrine, rituals from ancient times wishing for bountiful crops and peace as well as praying for the blessing of water continue to this day.
Prayers and Amulets
Praying is one of the most respectful ways of offering ones wishes to kami (Shinto deity). Your wishes and prayers will be conveyed at the altar.
貴船の杜づくり
Transport & Access
Nearest station: Eizan Railway “Kibuneguchi” station
- Get off at Kibuneguchi station, change to Kyoto Bus and get off at Kibune
- The shrine is approximately 30 min (2 km) walk from Kibuneguchi station
Nearest bus station: Kyoto Bus (Bus 33) “Kibune”
- Get off at Kibune and walk approximately 5 min to arrive at the shrine.