Kifune Shrine

About

Mysterious and beautiful, especially with summer river dining.

Why go

• Feels like stepping into a hidden Ghibli world
• A calm oasis away from bustling kyoto
• A serene escape from the bustling city center

Must try

• Water fortune (mizu omikuji)
• Stone staircase lined with red lanterns
• Kawadoko (river dining)

Pro tips

• Take eizan railway from demachiyanagi station
• Get off at kibuneguchi, then take bus or walk 20 mins
• Visit early morning or late afternoon for fewer crowds
• Wear comfortable shoes due to stairs and uneven ground
• Take bus 54 or special 54 from kokusaikaikan station

Good to know

• Start from kurama station, not kibune side for hike

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (11399 reviews)

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