Shijo Omiya

Takenobu Inari Shrine

A shrine associated with Issun-boshi and Ryoma where you can experience being a shrine maiden

Founded in the early Heian period, this place was once home to the Fujiwara clan's school of learning, and is known as the setting for the famous fairy tale Issun-boshi, as well as the legend that this was the occasion for the reunion of Sakamoto Ryoma and his lover Oryo. In recent years, the shrine maiden experience, which allows you to experience traditional Japanese culture, has become popular. You can change into the same costume as a real shrine maiden and perform the service of a shrine maiden. Why not experience the dignified atmosphere, learn the manners of a shrine maiden, and detox your mind?

Shrine maiden experience
This shrine maiden experience involves changing into a shrine maiden's attire, practicing proper etiquette and shrine duties, and learning how to properly worship at a shrine. This experience is available to women only. Accompanying men can also participate in the Shinto experience at the same time. Check the website for more details!

https://takenobuinari.jp/miko/
Main hall and worship hall
Many people visit the shrine to pray for blessings and benefits such as prosperity in business, safety for the home, good health and longevity, and protection from fire and theft.
Ryoma amulets (marriage amulets and harmony amulets) 800 yen each
Because of the legend of Sakamoto Ryoma and Oryo, some people visit the shrine to pray for good relationships and family harmony.
Issunboshi charms (success charms and kanoe charms) 800 yen each
This cute amulet depicts Issun-boshi heading to Kyoto on a bowl-shaped boat in pursuit of social advancement, and how he has defeated a demon and become a fine samurai.
Issunboshi charms (Kanamori and Kinmori) 800 yen each
This charm features the magic mallet, which appears in the story of Issun-boshi. Many people receive it in hopes of achieving their wishes or increasing their luck with money.
[Annual event]
●November 8th “Oibito Festival”
Wishes are written on the fire skewers and then burned on the hearth set up at the funeral hall.
[Visiting notes]
During the shrine maiden experience, you can experience authentic rituals such as purifying yourself with water, offering sacred offerings, and ringing a bell. You can also freely take commemorative photos, making it a great memory of your trip to Kyoto.