Umemiya Taisha

Umemiya Taisha is a historic shrine dedicated to the gods of sake brewing and of fertility and safe childbirth. Sake barrels line the grounds, and the prestigious main hall was rebuilt in the mid-Edo period. The charming grounds, filled with seasonal flowers, soothe visitors.

◇Attractions

・Famous as a Cat Shrine: In recent years, the shrine grounds have become home to many cats, making it a paradise for cat lovers.

・Beautiful Scenery Throughout the Seasons: The shrine has a garden where you can enjoy a variety of flowers throughout the year, including plum blossoms, cherry blossoms, azaleas, and hydrangeas. In particular, the profusion of plum blossoms in spring creates a beautiful landscape.

・Benefits of Fertility and Safe Childbirth: Many women visit the shrine for the custom of stepping over the stone steps within the grounds and receiving birth sand as a talisman.

◇Access

Approximately a 26-minute walk or 15-minute bus ride from our hotel.

The GrandWest Arashiyama

↓4-minute walk

Bus stop: "Hankyu Arashiyama Station"

↓9-minute walk by city bus [Route 28: Shijo-Omiya, Nishi Honganji, Kyoto Station]

Bus stop: "Umemiya Taisha"

↓2-minute walk

Umemiya Taisha

◇Visiting Hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (last admission at 4:30 PM)

◇Admission Fee

Free entry to the grounds

Shrine entrance fee: 600 yen

◇Summary

Umemiya Taisha is a beautiful shrine where history and nature blend together. Many people visit to interact with cats, enjoy the changing seasonal scenery, and seek blessings for fertility and safe childbirth. Be sure to stop by when you're sightseeing in Arashiyama!