Gosha no Taki Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 17-1 Imakunano Minamidaniji, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Known since ancient times as Gosha no Taki, this sacred place flows with pure water. Five shrines united here overflow with cleansing water power. Through ages I have watched pilgrims stand before the falls, their spirits washed clean as water flows away all evil.
Benefits
purification blessingwater powerevil spirit banishment
