Shinto shrine
Fujinomori Jinja
藤森神社（ふじのもりじんじゃ）
Fushimi, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
An old shrine revered as the guardian kami of Fukakusa, enshrining twelve kami, including Empress Jingū, Prince Toneri and Prince Sawara, in the three seats of its main sanctuary. It is regarded as the shrine where the Iris Festival (Shōbu no Sekku) originated, and it is cherished as a kami of fortune in winning and of horses.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Enshrined kami: in the central seat of the main sanctuary, Susanoo no Mikoto, Wakeikazuchi no Mikoto, Yamato Takeru no Mikoto, Emperor Ōjin, Emperor Nintoku, Empress Jingū and Takeuchi no Sukune; in the east hall, Prince Toneri and Emperor Tenmu; in the west hall, Prince Sawara, Prince Iyo and Princess Inoe
History and things to know
According to the shrine's tradition, it originated when Empress Jingū, after returning from Silla, raised a banner at Fujinomori in Fukakusa, built a mound and worshipped the kami there, and the banner mound (Hatazuka) east of the main sanctuary is said to be its site. Later three nearby shrines were enshrined together with it, and in Enryaku 13 (794) it received the title “弓兵政所” from Emperor Kanmu.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 藤森神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-22 確認）
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