Mikane Shrine, Kinki Kansai Travel Guide
Visit Mikane Shrine in Kyoto for financial blessings, a golden torii gate, and a unique cultural experience dedicated to wealth and prosperity.
Mikane Shrine, nestled in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, is a unique Shinto shrine dedicated to financial prosperity. Known for its striking golden torii gate and association with Kanayamahiko-no-Kami, the deity of metal, it attracts visitors seeking blessings for wealth, business success, and luck in financial endeavors.
A brief summary to Mikane Shrine
- 614 Oshinishitoincho, Kyoto, Oshinishitoincho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0042, JP
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- Monday 10 am-4 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Know before you go
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- Purify your coins in the strainer at the Chozuya (water pavilion) before making an offering for good financial luck.
- Purchase a ginkgo leaf-shaped ema (votive tablet) and write your wish for financial success to hang at the shrine.
- Visit the shrine during the day to see the golden torii gate shining brightly.
- Combine your visit with nearby attractions like Nijo Castle or the Kyoto International Manga Museum.
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Getting There
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Public Transport
From Kyoto Station, take the Karasuma Subway Line to Karasuma Oike Station or the Tozai Line to Nijojo-mae Station. From Karasuma Oike Station (Exit 2) or Nijojo-mae Station (Exit 2), walk west or east respectively for about 5 minutes to reach the shrine. A single subway fare costs between ¥220-350 for adults. Alternatively, several city buses stop near the shrine, such as Nijojo-mae, Horikawa Oike, and Shinmachi Oike. From these stops, the shrine is about a 3-5 minute walk. A single bus fare is ¥230 for adults within the central area.
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Taxi
From Kyoto Station, a taxi ride to Mikane Shrine takes approximately 15 minutes. The estimated fare is around ¥2,090. Taxis are readily available at Kyoto Station. Note that traffic conditions may affect travel time and cost.
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Walking
From Nijo Castle, walk north-east for approximately 10 minutes to reach Mikane Shrine. Head east from the Nijo Castle exit and turn north onto Nishinotoin-dori Street. The shrine will be on your left. There are no costs associated with walking.
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