Kibune Festival @Kibune Shrine

Ceremony of thanksgiving to honor the God of Water will be held at Kibune Shrine. Kibune village is older than Kyoto.

From around 11:00, prayers are offered for a good harvest.
At about 13:00 a mikoshi (portable shrine) is carried along the river.
And around 15:00 prayers are offered for the health of children.

Access to Kibune Shrine from Kyoto Hana Hostel

Keihan Line Shichijo station to Demachiyanagi station,
Eizan Electric Railways Demachiyanagi station to Kibune station.
Kyoto Bus Kibune-iki to Kibune bus stop.
Walk 20 minutes.