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Kifune Shrine, Musubi-sha (Chugu)
〒601-1112 京都府京都市左京区鞍馬貴船町187
A shrine in Kyoto that serves as the head shrine for water deities, with over two thousand affiliated shrines nationwide, and is also known as the birthplace of the ema (votive wooden plaques).
Enshrined deities
Takaokami-no-Kami (dragon deity of water)
History
According to shrine tradition, it was founded during the reign of Emperor Ojin. Legend holds that Tamayori-hime-no-Mikoto landed on a yellow boat and began enshrining the water deity. During the Heian period, it was incorporated as a subsidiary shrine of Kamigamo Shrine but regained its independence in 1871 (Meiji 4). It is also renowned as the origin of ema and has long been venerated as a deity for praying for rain.
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Blessings
As a water deity, it attracts worship from those involved in agriculture, electricity, water supply, food and beverage, brewing, dyeing, and bathhouse industries. It is also venerated as a deity for fire prevention and firefighting, matchmaking, and the fulfillment of wishes.
What visitors say
The shrine buildings are located in an open space within the forest, featuring points of interest such as boat-shaped rocks and poetry monuments. The recommended order of worship is Hon-gu (Main Shrine), Chugu (Middle Shrine), and Oku-gu (Inner Shrine). While the surrounding area consists of mountain paths, access by car via paved roads is possible.
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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