Shrine · Fushimi-Momoyama
Gokonomiya Shrine 御香宮神社
Fushimi's guardian shrine with a spring selected as one of Japan's 100 best waters and a gate moved from Fushimi Castle; Important Cultural Properties.
PriceFree
Getting thereKintetsu Momoyama-Goryomae Station, 4 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeEarly October (Jinkosai festival)
Address174 Gokonomiya Monzencho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-8039
Websitegokounomiya.kyoto.jp
About
Gokonomiya ('Gokonsan') is named after the fragrant spring that appeared in its grounds, now among the Ministry of Environment's 100 best waters. Its colourful main hall of 1605 and the front gate donated by Tokugawa Yorifusa are Important Cultural Properties. It is a short walk from Fushimi's sake district.
Highlights
- Gokosui spring (100 best waters of Japan)
- Colourful main hall (Important Cultural Property)
- Front gate (Important Cultural Property)
- Autumn festival with stalls (early October)
Tips
- 4 min walk from Kintetsu Momoyama-goryomae Station
- Bring a bottle for the spring water
- Combine with Fushimi sake breweries
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