[Kyoto ]Power spot for love! Introducing the highlights of Kibune Shrine.

The year of the Kibune Shrine's founding is unknown, but a description of the main shrine being rebuilt about 1,300 years ago indicates that the shrine is quite old. Kifune Shrine consists of three shrines, the Hongu, Yusha, and Okumiya, each of which enshrines a deity. Originally, the main shrine was located where the Okumiya is now, but it was washed away by a flood. It was later rebuilt in 1055 at the current location of the main shrine. Since then, the shrine has been repeatedly rebuilt and cherished in the Kibune area for approximately 970 years.
As this is the headquarters of a shrine dedicated to the water god, visitors can enjoy a mizu-mikuji (water lottery) on the temple grounds. Some of the hand-watering stations are covered with moss, indicating that the place is rich in water. There is a clear stream running beside the shrine. You can take a walk in summer while enjoying the refreshing fresh greenery and the murmuring of the river, and in fall while enjoying the contrast between the colored leaves and the water.

Location: 180 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Admission: Free
Hours of visit: 6:00 - 20:00

From Kyoto Station
From Kyoto Station, take the subway and a local bus. Take the Karasuma Subway Line to "Kokusaikaikaikan Station "and take Kyoto Bus No. 52 to "Takifuneguchi Station ". Then transfer to Kyoto Bus No. 33 to "Kibune ". From the bus stop, it is a 6-minute walk to Kibune Shrine. You can also drive, but the parking lot is far from the shrine. Also, it is crowded on weekends and holidays, so you may not be able to park in the nearest parking lot from the shrine. Kibune Shrine is a popular shrine, so it is convenient to go there by public transportation.

Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line "Kyoto Station "→ "Kokusaikaikaikan Station "
Kyoto Bus "Kokusaikaikaikaikan Stn. "→ "Kibune-guchi Stn. "→ "Kibune "
Fare: Adults 740 yen
Time required: about 60 minutes

practice Daoism
The approach to the Kibune Shrine is a photo-worthy spot. After passing through the vermilion-lacquered torii gate, stairs lead up to the gate. From May 3 to 5, the shrine will be lit up at night to match the fresh greenery. The lights of the lanterns floating in the darkness create a fantastic view. In winter, the snow makes the area quieter and different from summer. Let's go up to the main shrine slowly while listening to the murmuring of the river. If you want to be photographed on the approach to the shrine, early morning is recommended when there are fewer people.

Kuruma-ji Temple
Eizan Electric Railway "Kibuneguchi Station "is one stop before "Kurama Station "is located at "Kurama Temple ". When you get off the station, you will be greeted by a large tengu. Passing through the gate, you will be facing the main hall on top of Kurama Mountain. The approach to the temple is surrounded by trees, and you can enjoy walking while taking a forest bath. As the scenery opens up, you can clearly see that you are surrounded by mountains, and you will feel refreshed as you walk toward the main hall.
You can enter the main hall so you can see the Buddha statues up close. There is a large area in front of the main hall with benches so you can relax and enjoy the view of the Kyoto mountains. From Kibune Shrine to Kuramadera Temple, there is a well-maintained hiking course that takes about 3 hours. The path is easy to walk, so it is fun to visit Kuramadera and Kibune Shrine while feeling the nature of Kyoto.

Location: 1074 Kurama Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Entrance fee: 500 yen

We introduced "Kibune Shrine ", a power spot for romance in Kyoto. The approach to the main shrine is famous as a photo-worthy spot, but if you go to the trouble, visit the Yusha and Okumiya shrines as well. Just walking along the approach to the shrine, listening to the sound of the flowing river and looking at the green leaves of the trees, is a relaxing experience. Let's ask for luck and luck in love while being healed by nature, both physically and mentally.