Araki-jinja Shrine

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This is a Shinto shrine said to have been built in the early Meiji period. It is a place that benefits marriage and the kuchi-ire-ningyo which is a group of three foxes is popular. The middle fox is said to mediate on one’s perfect marriage partner.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Fukakusakaidoguchichou 12-3 Map
Area: Around Fushimi Inari Area
Phone: 0756430651
Hours: 9:00-17:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Admission fee]Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

The shrine of the Foxes.

Reviewed : 2019.06.06

Established in 711 AD, this small and unpretentious shrine is difficult to find but worth finding. It is located on the slopes of the mountain holding the more famous Fushimi-Inari Shrine. If you...
Small, hidden shrine

Reviewed : 2018.10.31

Its so easy to miss this shrine, and you will if you go up and down the same path. Araki Shrine is to the left down the hill from the main shrine. The shrine sells kuchi-ire kitsune that are...
伏見稲荷にあるけど、全く別の神社です

Reviewed : 2021.08.14

縁結びの神さんらしい。そう云えば境内はやたらと若い女性が多い、男の高齢者の私には用の無い場所でした。創建後、１３１０年を数える超古社です。伏見稲荷の中にあって全くの別神社です。ここの縁結びとかは「口入稲荷大神」の方であって、荒木神社(本殿)そのものは縁結びとは関係ない、主に商売繁盛、家内安全、交通安全、厄除、心願成就とか旅行安全のご利益です。若いお嬢さん方みたいに本殿前で縁結び祈願しても・・・目的...