Kifune Shrine
貴船神社
At a glance
A mountain shrine tucked deep in a cedar gorge north of the city, reached by a stone staircase lined with vermillion lanterns. Ancient, quiet, and unlike anything in central Kyoto.
Getting there
Eizan Railway to Kibuneguchi Station, then a 30-min walk or short taxi up the valley.
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon. Summer for kawadoko river dining. Autumn for foliage.
Price
¥0–500
Nearby
- Rurikoin Temple Garden
- Kamigamo Shrine Shrine
- Shimogamo Shrine Shrine
- Tentenyu Ichijoji Ramen
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