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Kifune Shrine
貴船神社Kyoto · Kansai
Kifune Shrine is dedicated to the deity of water and stands above a mountain stream north of Kyoto, approached by a stone stairway lined with vermilion lanterns. The grounds are free, and the shrine opens 6:00 AM–8:00 PM from May to November but closes at 6:00 PM from 1 December to 30 April; the amulet and goshuin office keeps shorter hours of 9:00 AM–5:00 PM year-round.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 11,867 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Admission
- Free entry to shrine grounds (境内無料) year-round
- Nearest station
- Kurama Station · 22 min walk
- Website
- kifunejinja.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
6:00–20:00FreeStored weekly hours
Daily 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Seasonal hours
- Seasonal: Dec 1 – Apr 30: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Note
- Amulet/goshuin office (授与所) 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM year-round
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~42 min by car
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