Private half-day tour of the Kifune Shrine

Kyoto, Japan
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Duration2h - 4h
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LanguagesJapanese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the Kifune sanctuary on an immersive guided tour in the heart of the Kyoto mountains. Go up the sacred river to Hongu, the main building, and discover the Nakamiya, "middle sanctuary" before finishing with the Okumiya, the "inner sanctuary." Learn the importance of water and rain deities in Shintoism, essential for Japan. The path, illuminated by stone lanterns, will allow you to enjoy a spiritual atmosphere, far from the urban hustle and bustle, while breathing the fresh air of the forest.

Immersive guided tour of the Kifune Shrine
- Explore the main buildings and surrounding sanctuaries
- Discover Shintoism and the role of water deities
Escape the summer heat in a refreshing forest
Picturesque landscape especially during the autumn leaf season

What's included

  • Guide and guide fees

What to expect

  1. Kibune River
    30m
    The village of Kibune (now administratively attached to the city of Kyoto) welcomes us. Its traditional Japanese houses line the Kibune River.
  2. Kifune Shrine
    30m
    We first go to the Hongu, the main building where Kuraokami no Kami, the dragon and principal deity of water, rain, clouds, and the hydrological cycle, is worshipped.
  3. Kifune Shrine
    30m
    We are going to Nakamiya, where the deity Iwanagahime, associated with longevity, stability, and permanence, is worshipped.
  4. Kifune Shrine
    30m
    We finally go to Okumiya where Kuraokami and Takaokami, the water deities, as well as Tamayori-hime no Mikoto and her precious boat, are worshipped. The Okumiya is considered the oldest and most sacred site on the site.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the north central entrance of Kyoto JR station. The guide will have a sign with your name.

End point

Meet outside the north central entrance of Kyoto JR station. The guide will have a sign with your name.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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