Kifune Shrine, Shinto shrine in Sakyo-ku, Japan
The stone staircase leading to the main hall features 87 steps flanked by red lanterns and maple trees along the Kamo River source.
During the Heian period, officials presented black horses to pray for rain and white horses to request clear weather at this imperial-patronized shrine.
The shrine performs mizuura mikuji fortune telling, where paper fortunes reveal their messages only when submerged in spring water.
Visitors reach the shrine by taking the Eizan train to Kibuneguchi Station, followed by a walk through the Kibune district.
Three separate shrine buildings stand above ryuketsu wells, known as dragon caves, containing sacred water streams from the mountains.
Location: Sakyō-ku
Fee: No
Part of: Twenty-Two Shrines, Shinbutsu Reijō Junpai no Michi
Address: 〒601-1112 京都市左京区鞍馬貴船町180
Opening Hours: December 01-April 30 Monday-Sunday 06:00-18:00; May 01-November 30 Monday-Sunday 06:00-20:00
Phone: +81757412016
Website: http://kifunejinja.jp/history-e.html
GPS coordinates: 35.12167,135.76278
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47
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