Three famous water sources in Kyoto! What are the places where you can heal your travel fatigue with ”water”?

Kyoto has many famous places known as "Meisui" (famous water).
In such a case, what you would especially like to visit is not just famous water that you can see, but "famous water that you can drink.
If you go to the trouble of visiting a shrine or other famous water source, you will want to quench your thirst with drinkable water.
Therefore, we would like to introduce three famous waters that can be drunk in Kyoto.

Famous water available in Kyoto 1.

○Features

The first one I would like to introduce is "Fujii no mizu.
Fuji-no-Mizu is located at Fujimori Shrine in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, and is very famous as the famous water of Fushimi, one of the most famous sake breweries in Japan.
It is said that "Fujino-sui = immortality",
Health and Longevity
No illness or injury
luck at winning
and other benefits.
Many local residents come to fetch water even during weekdays, and of course, it is possible to have it for drinking when you visit the temple.
Fujimori Shrine also has a festival on May 5 as an iris festival.
The shrine is also well known as the god of horse racing and other competitive events because of its horse-riding rituals.
There are also horse sculptures and other objects in the precincts of the temple, so be sure to take a look.

○Word of mouth

The shrine is said to be the birthplace of the Iris Festival. It is said to be the birthplace of the "Iris Festival," and since the "Racetrack Horse Ritual" is held on May 5, many visitors come to the shrine as the god of horse racing and victory.
Fujimori Shrine, where the famous Fujino-no-Mizu water flows out. Local people come to draw the water. I have tasted the water and it was very tasty. Also, the hydrangea garden, which can be seen depending on the season, is absolutely beautiful.
This is a rare shrine related to horses. There is a bronze statue of a horse in the precincts of the shrine, and horse racing fans will be happy to see it.
It is located near Kyoto University of Education. It is good for a calm and solemn atmosphere.
This shrine is famous as a shrine about horses. It is also said to be famous for its "Fuji-no-Mizu" water, which we received.

Address

609 Toriizaki-cho, Fukakusa, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 7 minutes walk from Keihan "Sumizome" station

○ Homepage

http://www.fujinomorijinjya.or.jp/

2. Famous water you can drink in Kyoto: Mikosui

○Features

Gokozui" is very famous locally.
Gokozui, selected as one of the 100 best waters, is located at Mikamiya Shrine.
Mikamiya Shrine is located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
The beautiful carvings in the hall of worship and the main shrine, which is designated as a national important cultural property, are popular among tourists, and many visitors come daily to the famous onsen, which was used by the Tokugawa lords Yorinobu, Yorifusa, and Yoshinao as a birthwater.

○Word of mouth

Gokozui" is famous as a famous water for healing. I always take some when I stop by.
Fushimi, Kyoto, where sake breweries stand side by side, is a treasure house of famous water. Ishii no Mikousui, which springs from Mikamiya Shrine, is one of the seven famous waters of Fushimi.
The spring is a beautiful spring that is located in the back of the temple grounds. It tasted wonderful.
The water is mild and soft. The water was so smooth that I felt a sweet taste in my throat. I would like to come again.
A shrine dedicated to Empress Jingu in Fushimi-ku, Tokyo. The famous water called "Gokozui" was given this name because in the past, perfume gushed out from the precincts of the shrine. It was wonderful.
Fushimi is famous for its sake breweries, but it is also a good place to visit for its famous water. This shrine also has a lot to offer, and I would like to return.

Address

174 Gokamiya-monzen-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 5 minutes walk from "Fushimi Momoyama Station" of Keihan Railway

○ Homepage

https://gokounomiya.kyoto.jp/

Famous water in Kyoto3.Kame-no-i

○Features

Lastly, I would like to introduce Kame no I.
This is the famous water at Matsuo Taisha Shrine in Arashiyama.
Matsuo-taisha Shrine was built in the first year of the Taiho Era (701 A.D.) on this site.
The place is famous as the oldest shrine in Kyoto with a history of more than 1,300 years.
There is a statue of a turtle here, and water gushes from it.
The natural scenery and cool water will relieve the fatigue of travelers.
Also, please take a look at the waterfall called Reikame-no-taki as well as Kame-no-i.

○Word of mouth

The torii gate was there as soon as I got off the train at Matsuo Taisha Station on the Hankyu Line and walked out. You should stop here on your tour of famous water in Kyoto. There is a sacred water, Kame-no-i, in the precincts of the shrine, which is said to be used for brewing sake.
The water is delicious and famous. It is the oldest shrine in Kyoto and the atmosphere is terrific.
It was a sight to see about 3,000 wildflowers decorating the grounds and approach to the shrine. We also enjoyed the famous water.
This is a wonderful shrine with a solemn atmosphere. There is a beautiful waterfall, a wonderful garden, and many other attractions.
It is said to be the oldest shrine in Kyoto. It was like stepping back in time. The turtle statue of Kame-no-i was cute.

Address

3 Ranzanmiyamamachi, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Hankyu Arashiyama Line Matsuo-taisha station 3 min. walk

○ Homepage

https://www.matsunoo.or.jp/

■ Summary

How was it?
In this issue, we have introduced three famous waters in Kyoto, a place where you can heal your travel fatigue with water.
If you go to the trouble of visiting the temple, try to quench your thirst with the famous famous water.