Kifune Shrine
貴船神社
This ancient, tranquil shrine in Kyoto, Japan, is the birthplace of ema prayer boards and the Ushi-no-toki-mairi curse ritual.

📜 Ancient Shinto shrine in Kyoto, dedicated to the water god Taka-okami-no-kami.
🔍 Birthplace of ema prayer boards and the Ushi-no-toki-mairi curse ritual.

Why Go

⛩️ Experience a tranquil, historic shrine
📸 Famous lantern-lined stairway, especially beautiful in autumn/winter
💧 Try unique water fortune-telling (mizuura mikuji)
🚶 Explore three shrine locations and nearby village

Why Avoid

⚠️ Many stone stairs, not suitable for wheelchairs or strollers

Tips

🚌 Accessible by train and bus, followed by a walk
🚶 Consider visiting Kurama-dera temple nearby for a hike
❄️ Visit in winter for stunning snow scenery (illumination on weekends)

Cost

💰 General Admission: Free

Hours

🕒 Main shrine: 6:00-18:00 (Dec-Apr), 9:00-17:00 (shop). Office hours: 9:00-16:30. Open all year.

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