[2025 Kyoto Attraction] Travel Guide for Takeisao (Kenkun) Shrine (Updated May)

Kenkun Shrine, one of the few shrines in Kyoto dedicated to Oda Nobunaga, is located in Funaokayama Park in the Nishijin area of northern Kyoto. Situated on a small hill, visitors need to climb a flight of stairs to reach it. From the top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Daimonji Mountain and Mount Hiei. Kenkun Shrine primarily enshrines Oda Nobunaga, with his son Oda Nobutada also worshipped here. Other deities include Uka-no-Mitama-no-Okami, Kuninotokotachi-no-Okami, Sarutahiko-no-Okami, and the spirit fox of Funaokayama. Fans of Japan's Sengoku period history can come and pay their respects. There are several attractions around the shrine that can be visited together, such as Daitokuji Temple, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Seimei Shrine, and Kinkakuji Temple. You can explore all the attractions in the Rakuhoku area.

●Name Kenkun Shrine ●Access 49 Murasakino Kita Funaoka-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 🚗Use the nearby parking lot ●Points Kenkun Shrine is located at the top of Funaokayama and enshrines Oda Nobunaga as its deity. From the shrine grounds, you can see Kyoto city, Mt. Hiei, Mt. Daimonji, and more. There are irresistible things for sword fans, such as the short sword "Yagen Toushirou," which is said to have been used by Oda Nobunaga. The "Kyoto Sword Goshuin Tour," which visits four shrines, Awata Shrine, Toyokuni Shrine, Fujimori Shrine, and Kenkun Shrine, is also popular. I visited on October 22nd, but the signs of autumn are yet to come. The best time to see the autumn leaves in Kyoto is from around November 20th to 25th. 🍁 #Autumn trip #Autumn leaves spots

Takeisao Shrine is located at the top of Mt. Funaoka in Kita-ku, Kyoto City, and is a shrine dedicated to Oda Nobunaga and his son, Nobutada. It is affectionately known locally as "Kenkun-san." It is also popular as a sacred place for the game "Touken Ranbu" because it houses the famous sword Munemitsu Samonji (Yoshimoto Samonji). 💞Recommended reasons: [Historical significance] It was founded in 1869 (Meiji 2) and is known as a shrine that honors the achievements of Oda Nobunaga. [Scenery] From Mt. Funaoka, you can get a panoramic view of Kyoto city, and the scenery is especially beautiful during the cherry blossom season in spring and the autumn leaves in fall. [Cultural Assets] The temple grounds house valuable historical materials such as armor believed to have been worn by Nobunaga and the famous sword "Yoshimoto Samonji." 📍Location: 49 Kitafunaoka-cho, Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ⏱Business Hours The temple grounds are open all year round, but the office is open from 9:00 to 17:00. 🚉Closest Station From JR Kyoto Station, take the city bus to "Kenkun Jinja-mae" and walk for about 5 minutes. ⚠️Notes and Additional Information ・Parking: There is no dedicated parking, so we recommend using public transportation. ・Walking: Since the temple is located at the top of Funaokayama, there are some uphill slopes and stairs. Please wear comfortable shoes. Nearby Tourist Spots [Daitoku-ji Temple] Built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi to commemorate the soul of Oda Nobunaga. ※Bodai: To cut off earthly desires and reach the state of enlightenment [Imamiya Shrine] This shrine has a long history as a shrine dedicated to epidemics since before the Heian capital was established. It is also known as "Tamanokoshi Shrine". 📖History It was built by order of Emperor Meiji to worship Oda Nobunaga. 🌳Culture The grounds are dotted with historical and cultural sights, such as a unique lion-dog statue that looks like it is wearing armor, and a monument engraved with a passage from "Atsumori," a dance that Nobunaga is said to have performed. #0yentravelFebruary2025 #Kyototrip #Domestictravel #KenkunShrine #Solotravel

The figures enshrined here are Oda Nobunaga and his son Nobutada, who everyone has heard of. Nowadays among young people, this shrine gathers many tourists from historical comics and animations. Next, let’s introduce some history. This Kenhun Shrine was built 150 years ago during the Meiji era. Some people may think that this was the Azuchi-Momoyama period in which Oda Nobunaga survived, but this is not the case. This is a relatively new shrine in Kyoto. It is said that the benefits include the fulfillment of great wishes, good luck and fortune, overcoming difficulties, and eliminating disasters and difficulties. Now let me introduce the story of how this shrine was established. Emperor Meiji believed that the reason why Japan did not become a colony of other countries at that time and had developed to this era was thanks to Nobunaga's achievements. It is said that the city was established to commend Oda Nobunaga's achievements. #2024TravelReview

#JuneTravelSupportEvent A little-known shrine near Kinkaku-ji Unlike Kinkaku-ji, which was very crowded during Golden Week, there were no people except for a few locals. The stairs are steep and there are hills, but the view of Kyoto from the shrine is amazing.

Kenkun Shrine The 12th round of the sword goshuin tour is now underway! By the way, I visited in mid-July, but it seems that the sword goshuin period has been extended a little. It's unclear when it will end, so if you're collecting them, hurry up! There are a lot of goshuin, including four types related to Oda Nobunaga, dozens of types for his vassals, and two types for Touken Ranbu. The prices vary. Let's visit the four places of Awata, Fujimori, Toyokuni, and Kenkun and aim to complete our wish! ■Location 49 Kitafunaoka-cho, Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ■Opening hours 9:00-17:00 ■Access 5 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from Kitano Hakubai-cho on the Arashiyama Electric Railway 20 minutes on foot from Kinkakuji Temple #KyotoTourism #ToukenRanbu #SwordGoshuin

If you're a fan of Oda Nobunaga, you'll want to visit! Kenkun Shrine Founded on Mt. Funaoka in 1869 by Emperor Meiji to honor the achievements of Oda Nobunaga. The deity enshrined is actually Nobunaga himself. It's about 100m above sea level, so the stairs going up and down are a bit difficult. The head priest is very friendly and will tell you some very interesting stories. Please go and get a goshuin and talk to the head priest. There are also many types of goshuin, from those of Nobunaga himself to those related to Touken Ranbu. There are even those of his retainers, so those who are knowledgeable about Sengoku warlords will surely be delighted. ■Location 49 Kitafunaoka-cho, Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture ■Visiting hours 9:00-17:00 ■Access 5 minutes by car or 30 minutes on foot from Kitano-Hakubai-cho on the Arashiyama Electric Railway 20 minutes on foot from Kinkaku-ji Temple #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Kyoto #Shrines and temples #Temple tour #Shrine tour #Temple stamp #Kenkun Shrine #Oda Nobunaga #Warlords of the Sengoku Period