What other travelers are saying about Kifune Shrine
Wonderful place!
Not too far from Kyoto. I actually did the hike from Mount Kurama to Kifune, it was a stunning experience. Very rewarding when I reached this beautiful town full of amazing restaurants and good vibes. If you like to explore something unique, this is a great town.
Enjoy the tranquility and harmony!
The shrine is very small but the environment is great, with tall trees and clear mountains and streams. If you come in autumn, you can enjoy the maple leaves on the train🍁 But you need to transfer a few times to get there from the city. It takes five or six hours to go back and forth. If you are in a hurry, there is no need to come here.
Such a vibe! You can definitely feel the eerie atmosphere here. You have to walk a little but the scenery is amazing. It is so calming. I had the chance to see the fire festival here, you should definitely take a look on the website for the different events the temple do if it interest you. It's free too.
Take only a short 5 mins walk up the stairs to the shrine. The lamp path is so pretty and photogenic. On the left hand side you can donate to the temple and pick up the fortune paper that the prophesy will only appear when the paper is soaking which is also come with the QR code to scan and read the translate version in English too.
A gem! Worth the visit in the summer.
I visited during peak summer/ rainy season in July so i couldnt enjoy thoroughly however it was still really beautiful and worth the visit.
Theres nothing much to do around the area besides going up to the shrine and explore the roads/ restaurants. You can walk up and down the whole road of Kibune in less than an hour.
Shame that i couldnt sit outside by the river as it was heavy rain.
I recommend to visit even though it may require a trip as you need to board the train from Kyoto. However the view from the train was amazing!!! 🤩
