Kifune Shrine

What it is

• Branch shrine of Kyoto's Kifune Shrine.
• Established between 1616 and 1635 by Toda Ujichika.
• Dedicated to Takaokami no Okami and Ketsumiko no Mikoto Okami.

What to see

• Located along the Suimon River in Ogaki City Honmachi.
• Suimon River promenade Shiki no Michi is along the river.
• Kifune Plaza hosts various events and illuminations.

When to go

• Honmachi Ohi-taki Festival is held on November 3.

Getting there

• 10-minute walk from Ogaki Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.