Fujimori Shrine
Fujimori Shrine（藤森神社） is known as the birthplace of the Iris Festival (Tango).Many people involved in horse racing visit the shrine for its blessings for luck in winning.
The torii gate in front of Fujimori Shrine has no plaque. It is said that Isamu Kondo, a member of the Shinsengumi, removed the plaque during the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate.
In May, the Fujimori Festival, famous for the Kakeuma Shinto ritual, is held.
Access to Fujimori Shrine from Kyoto Station takes about 8 minutes by JR train.
Fujimori Shrine Map
| opening hours | all the day※Shrine office 9:00-17:00 |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
| entrance fee | free |
| bus stop | City bus Fujimori-jinja-mae bus stop |
| station | JR Fujimori station※The nearest station is also Keihan Sumizome Station |
| parking lot | Parking available（free） |
| official site | Fujimori Shrine |
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