Fujinomori Shrine
Fujinomori Shrine is famous for its blessings related to horse, and has been worshipped by many people for almost 1800 years after being built by Empress Jingu. The shrine is also famous for its hydrangea garden, where approximately 3500 hydrangeas of a number of varieties bloom beautifully in June and July.
Blessings
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Academic achievement
Horse
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Amulets and Stamps
お札・お守り (fujinomorijinjya.or.jp)
(link to the Fujinomori Shrine official website)
*Japanese only*
Main Enshrined Deities
Susanoo-no-Mikoto:One of the main deities in Shinto who is famous for its valor. Its main blessings are good harvest and wording off bad luck
Wakeikazuchi-no-Mikoto:The deity of thunder, flood control, and agriculture.
Yamatotakeru-no-Mikoto:An ancient Japanese warrior who brought peace to the country.
Emperor Oujin:The 14th emperor, who is the symbol of career success.
Emperor Nintoku:The 16th emperor, who was praised as the emperor of virtue for exempting taxes for three years to save the impoverished people.
Empress Jingu:The 14th empress, who is the symbol of valor and safe delivery.
Takeuchi-no-Sukune:The deity of longevity and good luck.
Address:609 Fukakusa Toriizaki-Cho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
Hours:24 hours
Office:9:00 to 17:00
Parking:
8:00 to 18:00 — 200 yen per hour (free for the first 20 minutes after parking)
18:00 to 8:00 — 100 yen per hour
*Maximum charge is 500 yen per day*
By Train:
・JR Nara Line — 5 minute walk from “JR Fujinomori” Station
・Keihan Main Line — 7 minute walk from “Sumizome” Station
By Bus:
・City Bus Route South 8 — 3 minute walk from “Fujinomori Jinja-mae” Bus Stop
TEL:075-641-1045
Official Website:
*Japanese only*
Wishing you many blessings!