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Lanterns at Kifune-jinja Shrine

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Amid the picturesque mountains north of Kyoto lies the Kifune-jinja Shrine, which beckons with its historical charm and spiritual allure. As you ascend the iconic stone steps lined with vibrant red lanterns, you are transported into a world steeped in centuries of tradition and reverence. 

These lanterns, especially mesmerizing when illuminated at night, cast a magical glow that enhances the shrine's serene and sacred atmosphere. Kifune-jinja Shrine, over 1,300 years old, is dedicated to the god of water and holds a profound place in Japan's cultural heritage.

The shrine complex features three distinct locations, each nestled in lush greenery and offering unique experiences: the main shrine, the inner shrine renowned for its matchmaking deity, and the upper shrine, the original site of this ancient sanctuary. Visitors are invited to partake in water fortune-telling and bring home sacred water, believed to bestow blessings.

Discover the timeless beauty and spiritual richness of Kifune-jinja Shrine. Whether seeking tranquility, historical insight, or a connection with the divine, this enchanting shrine promises a memorable journey.

Plan your visit today, and let the lanterns light your path to a truly magical experience.

Hours

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM (May to November and January 1 to 3)

6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (December to April)

Closed

No closing days

Available

All year

Minimum Age

All ages are welcome.

Admission Fee

Free


Hours
星期一: 06:00–18:00
星期二: 06:00–18:00
星期三: 06:00–18:00
星期四: 06:00–18:00
星期五: 06:00–18:00
星期六: 06:00–18:00
星期日: 06:00–18:00
Phone
+81 75-741-2016
Website
kifunejinja.jp

The area

Address
180 Kuramakibunechō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1112日本

What other travelers are saying about Lanterns at Kifune-jinja Shrine

人少的时候还蛮好看的。女生不推荐晚上来。建议下电车后,走去贵船神社,非常安静舒适。天气不好就算了。天色暗下来也不要走。
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Naxin -
2024年12月8日
不大的神社,很快的逛完后值得体验的在瀑布上的流水素面 或者川床料理(小贵),避暑胜地
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hao sun
2024年8月7日
3月9日那天体验到了一年一度的祈雨祭 当天还蛮多本地人和旅客到访 祭典大概持续2个小时左右 可以拍照录影 感受浓厚的文化气息 神社还有水签 一次200日元 交通的话需要事先安排 我们当时是搭的巴士去的 从旅店出发 转了好几站 最后搭到贵船站 步行大概10分钟就能看到神社的大门了
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Ng Ying Er
2023年11月9日
水占卜一定要來玩,保持平常心就好
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Kuo Jellicoe
2024年12月16日
贵船的美是不经意的,有时候是一场雨,有时候是一场雪。这种时刻弥足珍贵,但并不会因此而抹杀掉贵船平日里的静谧和盎然,山明水紫,透着灵气。 除此之外,贵船神社还是爱侣们祈求爱情的灵地。室町时代曾流传这样的一个传说,一个贵族的公子爱上了一个鬼国公主,自然这种跨物种之恋难成正果,但二人历尽艰辛之后,因信奉这里的“贵船大明神”,最终结为夫妻过上了幸福的生活。据说就连日本平安时期的女诗人和泉式部,也曾到此祈祷挽回丈夫的心而如愿。
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Jason Chou
2022年1月25日


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