藤森神社
609 Torii-zaki-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Fujinomori Shrine is known as the birthplace of the Iris Festival (Shobu no Sekku).
The shrine is said to have originated in 203 AD when Empress Jingu offered military equipment and performed rituals on a mound.
The shrine is also known for enshrining a god of war, making it popular for those seeking victory and horse-related blessings. Many people involved in horse racing and fans often visit to pray.
Passing through the stone torii gate at the west gate, a long approach lined with hydrangeas leads to the front of the haiden (worship hall).
The haiden is built in the kirizuma-zukuri style, with a karahafu (curved gable) on the front.
Behind it stands the large honden (main hall) with a hip-and-gable roof where worshipers can offer their prayers.
On either side of the honden stand the Hachiman Shrine and the Daishogun Shrine, both designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Both shrines are built in the same style: single-bay nagare-zukuri with thatched roofs. The shrines are simple in appearance, without any decorative coloring.
| Location | 609 Torii-zaki-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
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| Website | http://www.fujinomorijinjya.or.jp |
| Deities | Susanoo-no-Mikoto Wake Ikazuchi-no-Mikoto Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto Emperor Ojin Emperor Nintoku Empress Jingu Takeuchi-no-Sukune Prince Toneri Emperor Tenmu Prince Sawara Prince Iyo Princess Inoue |
| Important Cultural Properties | Hachiman Shrine Honden (Main Hall) Daishogun Shrine Hall |
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