Kyoto's Must-Visit Spot (10): Kifune Shrine

🇯🇵 Kifune Shrine in Kyoto, a healing sanctuary that you'll miss dearly after returning home✨ After returning home, the most unforgettable corner of Kyoto isn't the Thousand Torii Gates of Fushimi Inari or the bamboo grove of Arashiyama, but the hidden gem deep in Mount Kurama—Kifune Shrine⛩️. This place feels like a timeless sanctuary, where every season turns into poetry, and every detail leaves you longing for more💭. 💦 "Water Fortune-Telling"—Discover your destiny in the sacred water 🏮 "Red Lantern Pathway"—A visually stunning journey through time 🍃 "Summer Kawadoko Cuisine"—Seasonal culinary artistry at its finest. Enjoy chilled flowing somen noodles on bamboo platforms above a stream, with cool water gently flowing beneath your feet. This is the ultimate way to experience Kyoto's summer! ⛩️ "Okumiya"—After exploring Kifune Shrine, a 15-minute walk will take you to this tranquil and picturesque spot. The best part? Few tourists venture here! 🚞 Transportation Tips Starting from Kyoto, take the Eizan Electric Railway for a scenic ride (make sure to grab a window seat!). After arriving at "Kibuneguchi" Station, you can either take a bus or hike 30 minutes uphill. For a more immersive experience, consider combining this trip with a visit to Kurama Temple for a full-day adventure. 📌 Practical Information Address: 180 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City Opening Hours: Summer until 8:00 PM, Winter until 6:00 PM (Omamori sales end at 4:30 PM) Cost: Free admission for shrine visits, water fortune-telling costs 200 yen, and Omamori charms are around 1,000 yen💴.