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Ohitaki-sai Festival at Kifune Jinja Shrine

Name: Ohitaki-sai Festival at Kifune Jinja Shrine
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Kifune Jinja

御火焚祭（貴船神社）

Purify your spirit through the sacred power of fire at Kifune Jinja.

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November 7, 2026

Ohitaki-sai Festival at Kifune Jinja Shrine

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The Ohitaki-sai at Kifune Jinja is a profound and sacred ritual dedicated to the deity Kifune-no-Okami, who is widely known as a god of water.

Highlights

Fire RitualsSpiritual PurificationKifune Jinja History

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About Ohitaki-sai Festival at Kifune Jinja Shrine

Sacred Ritual Experience: Witness a rare and powerful fire purification ceremony to cleanse the spirit.
Traditional Offerings: See unique ritual items like the flame-branded Manju buns that symbolize the harmony of nature.
Natural Beauty of Kifune: Experience the profound spiritual culture of Japan amidst the stunning autumn scenery of Kyoto.

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Weather forecast

Thu

9/17

28°/21°

37%

Fri

9/18

29°/22°

25%

Sat

9/19

28°/23°

40%

Sun

9/20

29°/23°

26%

Mon

9/21

28°/22°

29%

Tue

9/22

27°/20°

10%

Wed

9/23

27°/17°

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Tips

Clothing
We recommend wearing warm clothing to prepare for temperature changes in the mountainous area.
Access
Please use the bus from Kifune-guchi Station on the Eizan Electric Railway.
Etiquette
As this is a sacred religious ceremony, please maintain a quiet and respectful demeanor.

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