Yuki Shrine, a guardian shrine of Kurama-dera Temple, has long been revered by the people. The serene sanctuary nestled in a quiet forest offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Shrines and Temples
Highlights
Yuki Shrine, a tranquil forest shrine guarding Kurama-dera Temple
A historic shrine established during the Heian period
Believed to bestow blessings of protection from misfortune and good fortune
Said to bring good fortune in business and career success
Offers a peaceful escape from the city's hustle and bustle
15-minute walk from Kurama Station on the Eizan Electric Railway. Show route
Op.Hours
6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Cld.Days
No days off
Fee
An entrance fee is required to enter Kurama-dera Temple (¥500 for high school students and above, free for junior high school students and below).
INFO
If you take the Kuramayama cable car, which departs right inside the Kurama-dera temple gate, you will pass Byobu-jinja Shrine. Therefore, if you wish to visit Byobu-jinja Shrine after visiting the main hall and other areas of Kurama-dera Temple, you will need to walk down the mountain path on your way back.
Yuki Shrine is a shrine located in Kurama Honmachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City. Commonly known as "Yuki Myojin," it was established during the Heian period as the guardian shrine of Kurama-dera Temple.
The enshrined deities are Ōmono-nushi-no-kami and Sukuna-hikona-no-kami, believed to bestow blessings of protection from misfortune and good fortune. It is particularly known for its benefits in business prosperity and career success.
Since Yuki Shrine is located within the grounds of Kurama-dera Temple, an entrance fee to Kurama-dera is required. However, the shrine grounds are open to the public free of charge, offering a beautiful and peaceful forest setting.
The main hall of Yuki Shrine, a *warihaiden* (divided main hall) rebuilt by Hideyori Toyotomi, is designated as an Important Cultural Property. The grounds also include other shrines such as Sanpo Ara Jinja, Hakuchō Benzaiten-sha, Kanja-sha, Iwagami-sha, Ōsugi-sha, and Hachiman-gū.