Niukawakami Shrine (Upper)
丹生川上神社上社
Nara · Yoshino-gun, Kawakami-mura
Niukawakami pluie et meteo
Kifune Shrine
Kifune Shrine
Tarif
Free
Goshuin
300 yen
Acces
25 min walk
Horaires
6:00-20:00 (varies)
Vue d'ensemble
Kifune Shrine is tucked into a narrow valley in the mountains north of Kyoto, dedicated to the water deity Takaokami-no-Kami. As the source of water that feeds Kyoto, the shrine has been venerated since ancient times by anyone whose livelihood depends on water -- from farmers to brewers to dyers. The shrine is famous for its water fortune-telling: visitors place a blank fortune slip on the sacred water, and the message gradually appears. It is also one of Kyoto's premier matchmaking shrines. The approach up the stone stairs lined with red lanterns is photogenic in every season, but especially magical when blanketed in snow with evening illumination -- widely considered one of Kyoto's most beautiful winter scenes.
Divinites venerees
⛩
primary Deity
Bienfaits
Reseau de sanctuaires
Kifune Head shrine (souhonsha)
A savoir
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The water fortune-telling involves placing a blank paper on sacred water; the fortune appears as the paper gets wet.
Source: documented
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The shrine name 'Kifune' means 'yellow boat,' from a legend that the goddess Tamayorihime arrived by boat from Osaka.
Source: tradition
Infos pratiques
Location Coordinates
35.1219, 135.7628
Physical Address
180 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Province historique
Yamashiro / Tanba / Tango
Acces
Kibuneguchi Station (Eizan Railway)
25 min walk
Horaires
6:00-20:00 (varies)
Bus
Shuttle bus from Kibuneguchi
Meilleure saison
summer (kawadoko dining, green foliage)winter (snow-lit steps)autumn (foliage)
Langues etrangeres
English (pamphlet)
Accessibilite
Limited (mountain valley)
Site officiel
https://kifunejinja.jp/
Informations visiteurs verifiees le 2026-04-06. Consultez le site officiel pour les details actuels.
Pourquoi ce sanctuaire
A mountain water shrine with magical water fortune-telling. The snow-lit stone steps are one of Kyoto's most beautiful scenes. A top matchmaking shrine.
Sanctuaires lies
Questions frequentes
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What is Kifune Shrine?
Kifune Shrine is tucked into a narrow valley in the mountains north of Kyoto, dedicated to the water deity Takaokami-no-Kami. As the source of water that feeds Kyoto, the shrine has been venerated since ancient times by anyone whose livelihood depends on water -- from farmers to brewers to dyers. The shrine is famous for its water fortune-telling: visitors place a blank fortune slip on the sacred water, and the message gradually appears. It is also one of Kyoto's premier matchmaking shrines. The approach up the stone stairs lined with red lanterns is photogenic in every season, but especially magical when blanketed in snow with evening illumination -- widely considered one of Kyoto's most beautiful winter scenes.
Where is Kifune Shrine located?
Kifune Shrine is located in Kyoto-shi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. The full address is: 180 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto.
What deities are enshrined at Kifune Shrine?
The enshrined deities are: Takaokami no Kami.
What blessings can you pray for at Kifune Shrine?
Kifune Shrine is known for: benediction de l'eau, pluie et meteo, rencontre amoureuse, agriculture.
How do I get to Kifune Shrine?
The nearest station is Kibuneguchi Station (Eizan Railway). It is about a 25-minute walk from the station. Shuttle bus from Kibuneguchi