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Ukyo, Kyoto
Kurumazaki Shrine
車折神社
A shrine beside the Randen line, with the subsidiary Geino Shrine and rows of dedication plaques. It is a distinct stop on an Arashiyama journey, especially for visitors interested in performing-arts traditions.
What to see
- The subsidiary Geino Shrine
- Red dedication plaques bearing performers’ names
- A shrine beside the Randen railway
Traditions & prayers
Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.
Prayer sourceEnshrined kami
Kiyohara no Yorinari
A short history
The official account connects the shrine’s origin with a memorial to the scholar Kiyohara no Yorinari, who died in 1189. Its name is explained through a traditional story of an imperial carriage breaking nearby.
Before you go
Dedication plaques express support and faith, not a scheduled opportunity to meet performers. Prayer associations do not promise career, exam or relationship results.
First shrine visit: etiquette & offerings →Location
23 Saga Asahicho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
35.016136, 135.688955 · Representative shrine-precinct point from the cited place map; not a verified visitor entrance. · Location source
Sources
Details checked 2026-10-08. Check the official site for changes before visiting.