⛩️ Yuki Shrine

The ancient shrine was built in the 3rd year of the Tenkyō era (940) under the orders of Emperor Suzaku to guard the northern part of Heian-kyō. It is located along the approach to Kurama-dera and is the only shrine on Mount Kurama, a spiritual peak associated with Tengu legends. The "Kurama Fire Festival," which is listed among the "Three Great Fire Festivals of Japan" and the "Three Great Odd Festivals of Kyoto," is also renowned. The main hall and worship hall were rebuilt in the 12th year of the Keichō era (1607) by Toyotomi Hideyori. Notably, the worship hall has a unique structure with the hall divided into two sides and a central passage, representing the Momoyama period and designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. Within the grounds, there is a rare Komainu (guardian lion-dog) holding a puppy, which is designated as an Important Cultural Property, and a sacred tree that is approximately 800 years old and 53 meters tall, recognized as a Natural Monument of Kyoto City. The "Kurama Fire Festival," held annually on October 22, is quite famous. During the festival, the scene of the transfer of the deity Daikokuten from the imperial palace to Kurama is reenacted, and the torches set the entire mountain ablaze in a spectacular display of fiery red.

Built in the 3rd year of the Tenkei era (940), it is the only shrine in Kurama. The "Kurama Fire Festival," held annually on October 22, is renowned. The worship hall is a precious Momoyama-style architecture and is designated as an important cultural property by the state.