Kenkun Shrine(建勲神社) is a shrine dedicated to Oda Nobunaga.Officially, the shrine is called “Take Isao Jinja,” but locals call it “Kenkun Jinja.
From Funaokayama (120 meters above sea level), where Kenko Shrine is located, you can see Kyoto city and the Daimonji and Left Daimonji of the Gozan Okuribi bonfires.
On the anniversary of Oda Nobunaga’s death, the Funaoka Grand Festival is held, and in some years a firearm demonstration is dedicated.
To get to Kenkun Shrine from Kyoto Station, take a 34-minute bus ride and a 9-minute walk from the bus stop.
opening hours | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※shrine office |
regular closing day | without a holiday |
entrance fee | free |
bus stop | City Bus Kenkunjinja-mae bus stop / Funaokayama bus stop |
station | Subway Kuramaguchi Station※Approx. 30 minutes walk from the nearest station |
parking lot | No parking |
official site | Kenkun Shrine |