[Kyoto's Secret Place - Kifune Shrine] Travel through the divine realm of millennia of greenery and water divination! 💧🍃

Hidden in the mountains of northern Kyoto, Kifune Shrine is one of Japan's oldest water shrines. Famous for its vibrant green maple leaves in summer and its snow-capped lanterns in winter, Kifune Shrine is also known for its unique "water fortune-telling" fortune-telling, imbued with a mystical charm. It's like stepping into the fantasy world of "Spirited Away," where every detail is breathtaking! ✨

📸 Must-Try Experiences

✅ Water Fortune-telling Experience: Place a blank fortune-telling paper into the shrine's water, and words will gradually emerge to reveal your secret message (a QR code is available for interpretation in multiple languages)!
✅ Vermillion Lantern Approach: The stone steps leading from Kifuneguchi Station to the shrine are lined with countless red lanterns. Surrounded by lush greenery in spring and summer and blanketed in snow in winter, the shrine is a dreamlike wonderland.
✅ Riverbed Cuisine and Summer Cooling: From May to September, enjoy traditional cuisine on a riverbed built on the Kifune River, listening to the gurgling water and experiencing a unique Kyoto summer escape.
✅ Explore the Secrets of the Kifune Shrine and the Okugu Shrine: Behind the main shrine, there's the "Kifune Shrine," a place for praying for good relationships, and the deeper "Okugu Shrine," a tranquil atmosphere filled with spiritual energy.

📌 Useful Information

🗺️ Address: 180 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City
🚇 Getting There: From the city center, take the Eizan Electric Railway to Kibune-guchi Station, then transfer to a bus or walk up the mountain (approximately 30 minutes).
🎫 Admission: Free (water fortune-telling divination is 200 yen per sheet)
⏰ Recommended Times: Early morning and weekdays for less crowds; winter illumination period is approximately 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM (please check official announcements).
❤️ Friendly Reminder: Temperatures can be chilly in the mountains, so bring a jacket. Some sections require walking, so please wear comfortable shoes!

🌍 Longing for an in-depth Kyoto experience that blends nature, spirituality, and culture? Tag your travel companions and explore the magic of Kifune Shrine together! 🔮

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Post by 跟住梅根去旅行 | Aug 24, 2025