Kifune Shrine

What it is

• A Shinto shrine founded by Fujiwara no Isedo in the year 709
• Formerly known as Kifune Daimyojin until the name changed in 1803
• The grounds feature a specific shrine crest known as Gionmori
• Admission to the shrine grounds is free of charge for all visitors

What to see

• A stone Buddhist guidepost dating back to 1828 stands on the grounds
• The Mitsushio Shrine and Mitsugi Inari Shrine located within the precinct
• The Oyamatsumi Shrine and the Soreisha memorial shrine
• Traditional architecture housing the various sub-shrines on the property

Getting there

• A ten minute walk from Osaki Station to reach the shrine
• An eleven minute walk from Shimoshinmei Station for visitors

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.