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Kyoto, Kyoto / 貴船神社

Kifune Shrine

The head shrine of some 2,000 shrines across Japan dedicated to the god of water, the source of all life. Its origins are unknown, but records of rebuilding its halls date back about 1,300 years, making it one of Japan's oldest shrines. A visit traditionally covers three sites at the foot of Mt. Kibune: the Hongu (main shrine), the Okumiya and the Yui-no-yashiro.

Location

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Last official check

20 Oct 2026

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18 Jan 2027

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Opening hours

Hongu (main shrine) 6:00-20:00 from May 1 to Nov 30, including the water fortune slips. Amulet and goshuin counter 9:00-17:00 (longer during the illumination period).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Closed

Open every day of the year.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Admission

Free to visit.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Getting there

Take the Eizan Railway or the Karasuma subway line, then Kyoto Bus 33 or 52 to Kibune; the shrine is about 5 minutes on foot. By car, about 40 minutes (18 km) north of Kyoto Station.

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
Parking

Hongu car park (8 cars) and Okumiya car park (10), 1,000 yen for 2 hours (no extensions). Spaces are few, so public transport is recommended. Bus parking requires a reservation (paid, by fax only).

Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site
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Address: Kyoto, Kyoto (Japanese address: 京都府京都市左京区鞍馬貴船町180)

Official site: https://kifunejinja.jp/

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  • RulesThere are temporary traffic restrictions in August.Checked 20 Oct 2026 on the official site

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