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Kifune Jinja Shrine

Kifune-jinja Shrine (also known as Kibune-jinja) is the main sightseeing attraction in the quaint village of Kibune.

Steps To Kibune-jinja
Shrine

The approach to Kifune-jinja Shrine (or Kibune-jinja Shrine) is impossibly atmospheric — a lovely flight of stone steps lined with red lanterns. The main buildings are attractive, but it’s really the setting here that makes the magic. Don’t miss this lovely little shrine as your tour the beautiful hamlet of Kibune. It’s about midway along the village.

Name in English:
Kifune-jinja Shrine

Name in Japanese:
貴船神社

English address:
180 Kurama-Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku

Japanese address:
左京区鞍馬貴船町180

Opening hours:
6am-8pm (May-Nov)
6am-6pm (Dec-Apr)

Admission: free

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
5min walk from Kibune Bus Stop, Kyoto Bus 33 from Kibune-guchi Station, Eizan line

Telephone: 741-2016

Website:Official site (Japanese)

Near To Here:
Kifune-jinja Shrine is located in Kyoto’s Kurama and Kibune district. See our complete list of things to do in Kyoto’s Kurama and Kibune district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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