Join this 4-hour private tour from Kyoto to Kifune Shrine with a local guide and enjoy a peaceful escape into the mountains. Walk along forest paths and sacred shrine grounds while learning about Shinto beliefs and the importance of water deities in Japan.
Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time.
行程
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
The tour starts at Kyoto Station, where you meet your guide and begin the journey using public transport. As you travel north, the busy city slowly fades, and the landscape becomes greener and more peaceful.
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Kuramakibunecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
You arrive in Kibune Village, a quiet mountain settlement along the Kibune River. The area is known for its traditional homes and natural surroundings, offering a calm introduction to the countryside of Kyoto.
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180 Kuramakibunechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
Your first shrine visit is Okumiya, located deeper in the forest. This sacred site is dedicated to ancient water deities and is considered the spiritual heart of Kifune Shrine. The secluded location adds to its solemn and respectful atmosphere.
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187 Kuramakibunechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
From Okumiya, you continue to Nakamiya. This shrine honors a deity linked to long life and endurance. The guide shares insights into its role within Shinto belief and how it connects to ideas of balance and permanence.
182 Kuramakibunechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto
The final stop is the Honden, the main hall of Kifune Shrine. Here, the primary water deity is worshipped, representing rain and the natural flow of water. This visit completes the symbolic route through the shrine before returning to Kyoto.
常见问题解答
The tour involves walking on forest paths, shrine grounds, and village streets. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to enjoy the experience comfortably.
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Seasonal clothing suitable for outdoor walking is advised, as parts of the tour take place in a forested mountain area.
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Seasonal clothing suitable for outdoor walking is advised, as parts of the tour take place in a forested mountain area.
Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. Seasonal clothing suitable for outdoor walking is advised, as parts of the tour take place in a forested mountain area.
