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Kyoto: Bask in the Sacred Nature and Rich History in Kifune

By DeepExperience
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥25,000 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step into the sacred forest of Kyoto with a guide who reveals the hidden stories behind Kifune Shrine — a place most travelers miss or rush through. On this intimate tour, you’ll walk the lantern-lit path, try the rare mizu-ura water fortune ritual, and feel the spiritual atmosphere that has inspired pilgrims for over 1,300 years.

Unlike standard sightseeing, this experience offers quiet moments, cultural insight, and a deep connection to nature and tradition. Perfect for travelers who seek more than just beautiful photos — here, you’ll discover meaning.

Activity location

  • Kifune Shrine
    • 180 Kurama Kibunecho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 601-1112, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kifune Ichinotani Tourist Toilet
    • Kuramakibunecho
    • 601-1112, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Kyoto: Bask in the Sacred Nature and Rich History in Kifune
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
￥25,000 x 1 Adult￥25,000
Total
Price is ￥25,000
Until Wed, Nov 5
& Kurama Temple (G-573)
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

& Kurama Temple (G-573): An enriching tour that combines the spiritual journey up Mount Kurama with a visit to the serene Kifune Shrine.
Starting point:
Mount Kurama Daitengu, 253 Kuramahonmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 601-1111, Japan

Price details
￥42,000 x 1 Adult￥42,000
Total
Price is ￥42,000
Until Wed, Nov 5
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Visit to Kifune Shrine’s
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Try a Rare Mizu-ura Fortune Ritual — A Unique Water Divination Experience
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Immerse in the serene mountain landscape
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Kifune Shrine
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Tucked away in the forested hills of northern Kyoto, Kifune Shrine is a sacred site dedicated to the god of water and rain. With a history spanning over 1,300 years, it’s a place where nature and spirituality come together in perfect harmony. The shrine’s iconic stone steps, lined with red lanterns, lead visitors into a peaceful world surrounded by towering cedar trees and the gentle sound of the Kifune River. One of the shrine’s highlights is the mizu-ura water fortune, where your fortune appears on paper when placed in sacred spring water — a uniquely charming ritual. Kifune is also known for its ties to love and matchmaking, making it a popular spot for couples. Easily reached from Kyoto city, it’s a refreshing and spiritual escape ideal for those seeking quiet beauty and tradition.

Location

Activity location

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    Kifune Shrine
    • 180 Kurama Kibunecho, Sakyo-ku,
    • 601-1112, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Kifune Ichinotani Tourist Toilet
    • Kuramakibunecho
    • 601-1112, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Mount Kurama Daitengu
    • 253 Kuramahonmachi
    • 601-1111, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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