Araki-jinja Shrine

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
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

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...
Hidden jewel

Reviewed：2016.11.10

It is easy to mis Araki Shrine if you ascend and descend the tori gates from the same path. Araki shrine is located on the left path when you go down the hill, the shrine sell many cute looking...