Jonan-gu Shrine

A Shinto shrine in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City known as Katayoke no taisha (the Direction Warding Shrine). Emperor Shirakawa had a grand villa built here in the Heian period after his retirement, making the area into a political and cultural center. Rites were conducted here to pray for the emperor’s safety when he traveled to visit the temples of Kumano and the temple is still strongly popular among the faithful today for providing divine aid with construction, manufacturing, moving to a new location, traveling, and traffic safety. Visitors can enjoy seasonal flowers in the temple’s spacious garden. The temple holds Kyokusui no utage (Meandering Stream Banquets) in spring and autumn, events which are famed as displays of imperial elegance.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Nakajimatobarikyuchou 7 Map
Area: Around Fushimi Area
Phone: 0756230846
Hours: [Kamien Visit Reception hours] 9:00-16:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Kamien Admission fee] [Adult] 800yen [Elementary school students] 500yen
Parking Lot: Available(200spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available