Shirakumo Shrine

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Shirakumo Shrine

Shirakumo Shrine locates in the Kyoto Imperial Palace, and enshrines Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto, the goddess of music. Once every 12 days on the day of snake, the shrine holds the festival of snakes from 7:00 am because snakes are considered to be the divine servant of the goddess. On the days of the festival, visitors can participate in the purification ceremony for free. Shriakumo Shrine is also famous for standing on the former site of Saionji Kinmochi, the founder of Ritsumeikan University.

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**Main Sanctuary:** *Benzaiten Mokuzou Zazou* (“The wooden seated statue of Benzaiten”), which is enshrined in the main sanctuary, is designated as the Tangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government.

**Yakushi Ishi (The Healing Stone):** It is believed that people can receive a magical healing power from this stone by touching it and then rubbing any body parts with the hand they touched the stone.

**Soutou Hakuja Houju:** The divine servant white snake is worshipped in front of Yakushi Ishi.

**Fukuju Inari Shrine:** This shrine enshrines the guardian deity of Saionji family, the former owner of Shirakumo Shrine.

**Bonsai:** Cute miniature potted plants are placed in front of the main sanctuary.

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Main Enshrined Deity

Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto: A goddess famous for her musical talent. Also known for the goddess of economic fortune, as Ichikishimahime-no-Mikoto is equated with Myouon-Benzaiten.

Access

Address: Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

Hours:

— From Vernal Equinox Day (around March 20) to Autumnal Equinox Day (around September 23): 6:00 to 18:00

— From Autumnal Equinox Day (around September 23) to Vernal Equinox Day (around March 20): 6:30 to 17:00

Office: 9:00 to 17:00 (Please use the intercom if you cannot find a staff)

Parking:

Nakadachiuri Parking Lot (on Karasuma Street)

–800 yen for the first 3 hours and 100 yen per 30 minutes afterwards (maximum charge is 1200 yen)

–The parking capacity is 131 cars

–Entry is available 7:00-20:00 and exiting is available 24 hours

*All electric and fuel cell vehicles will not be charged for the first 3 hours. Please note the staff for discount.*

Seiwa-in Parking Lot (on Teramachi Street)

–800 yen for the first 3 hours and 100 yen per 30 minutes afterwards (maximum charge is 1200 yen)

–The parking capacity is 81 cars

–Entry is available 7:00-20:00 and exiting is available 24 hours

By Train:

・Karasuma Subway Line — 8 minute walk from “Marutamachi” Station

By Bus:

・City Bus Route 10, 51, 65, 93, 202, 204 — 10 minute walk from “Karasuma-Marutamachi” Bus Stop

・Kyoto Bus Route 45, 51 — 10 minute walk from “Karasuma-Marutamachi” Bus Stop

TEL: 075-211-1857

Wishing you many blessings!

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