The residence of the guardian deity of Kyoto - Kifune Shrine

Kifune Shrine is a shrine located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Japan. It is known as the "god who protects Kyoto" and is also one of the important water god belief centers in Japan. The main deity of the shrine is Kifuneyamahiko-no-Mikoto, and is worshipped by believers in various identities such as the god of water, the god of wealth and the god of learning. The architectural style of Kifune Shrine is the style of the Heian period, simple and elegant, and it is a shrine with a rich historical and cultural background.

The biggest feature of Kifune Shrine is its famous "Kifune Shrine Flowing Water Fortune", which is to put a paper boat-shaped object (called "boat") in the stream along the shrine, and then predict the future based on the drifting process of the boat. The water source of Kifune Shrine can be traced back to the Kifune River hundreds of years ago. The water here is regarded as very sacred and clear, and the popularity of Kifune Shrine Flowing Water Fortune has therefore been widely favored by believers and tourists.

In addition, Kifune Shrine has many other tourist attractions, such as the five-story torii, the White Snake Hall dedicated to the white snake, the Dragon King Hall dedicated to the dragon god, and so on. There are also many beautiful attractions around the shrine, such as Ginkakuji Temple, Philosopher's Path, Kyoto University, etc., all of which are worth visiting.

In summary, Kifune Shrine is a shrine with a long history, deep belief in water gods, special divination culture, simple and elegant architectural style, and rich and diverse surrounding attractions. Whether it is for people with religious beliefs or tourists interested in history, culture, scenery, etc., they can find their own fun here. Therefore, Kifune Shrine is one of the tourist attractions that cannot be missed in Kyoto.

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Post by RoadRoamer | Mar 11, 2023