The shrine sits within Awata Shrine's larger precinct on elevated terrain, so wear sturdy shoes with good grip since the approach involves climbing stairs and the stone paths can be slippery after rain or during winter.

Explore the subsidiary shrines scattered throughout the precinct, especially the Kitamuki Inari shrine with its connection to the legendary sword smith Munechika and the Shussei Ebisu shrine housing a rare wooden Ebisu statue carved by the shrine's first caretaker. These smaller shrines reveal layers of Kyoto's craft and warrior history that most casual visitors miss.