Recently, excavation work at Goryo Shrine (Kamigoryo Shrine) in Kyoto City's Kamigyo Ward resulted in well water gushing forth for the first time in approximately 40 years. A Shinto ritual to report the completion of the well to the enshrined deity was held on October 18, 2025, and those involved in the shrine and construction celebrated the long-awaited return of the sacred water.
Articles are excerpts from reports and news in the Kyoto Shimbun. Due to automatic translation, some expressions may not be accurate.
