Kifune Shrine (solo trip)

visited during tanabata festival! such a wonderful place. wrote my wishes down and hung it up. the shrine has a peaceful aura and is the only place in Japan where u can get your fortune read through a water-based approach!

Beautiful mountain hike. Can be hot in summer past 9am. River restaurants open at 11am. The Kifune shrine is divided in several small shrines along the way. Free access. About 1h walk from the station. Most food places take cash only.

Kifune Shrine in Kyoto, from June to July, offers a truly immersive experience in nature's tranquility. The vibrant summer greenery surrounding the shrine creates a striking contrast with the iconic red lanterns lining the stone steps, resulting in a visually captivating and spiritually uplifting atmosphere. Revered by many as a power spot, Kifune Shrine is believed to emanate positive energy fro...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A hidden gem in Kyoto – my favorite spot of the entire trip! Kifune Shrine is hands down the most memorable and meaningful place I visited during my winter trip to Kyoto. Nestled halfway up a mountain and surrounded by dense forest, the shrine offers an incredibly fresh and peaceful atmosphere that feels far removed from the busy tourist sites in central Kyoto. Getting there isn’t the easi...

I really love this shrine! The entire place is surrounded by nature. The weather was perfect on the day we visited. The shrine is divided into several sections, and the farthest one requires a bit of a walk to reach. However, there are restrooms and plenty of drink vending machines along the way (with lots of unique Japanese-style beverages! A friendly warning though… some of them are *very* swee...