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Kifune Jinja

Kyoto · Kyoto · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 貴船神社

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WHAT TO DOKifune Jinja

The head shrine of all Kifune shrines in Japan. Its water fortunes are floated on water for the characters to appear.

WHEREKyoto

Kyoto City · Kyoto

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Overview

The head shrine of all Kifune shrines in Japan. Its water fortunes are floated on water for the characters to appear.

About this place

Kifune Shrine (貴船神社, Kifune Jinja) is a Shinto shrine located at Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture Japan.

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Key facts

Founded：Unknown (ancient) Shrine rank：Head shrine of the water deity Lineage：Kifune Shrine (about 450 shrines nationwide) Blessings：Matchmaking, Agriculture

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