Shimogamo-jinja 【World Heritage】
- World Heritage Sites
The oldest shrine in Kyoto surrounding by the forest
The official name is Kamomioya-jinja. It is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, located in the northern part of Tadasu-no-mori. During Aoi Matsuri Festival, held annually on May 15, the elegant scroll painting unrolls from the Imperial Palace via the Shimogamo-jinja, and then expand to the Kamigamo-jinja. Additionally, it is said that people could prevent from summer weight loss and illness by bathing foot in the Mitarashigawa upon Mitarashi Matsuri, which is held in July.
Information
| Address | 59 Shimogamo Izumigawa-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 606-0807 |
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| Access | 12-minute walk after getting off at Keihan Demachiyanagi station. City bus from JR Kyoto Station, getting off at Shimogamo-jinja Mae bus stop (or Tadasunomori Mae) |
| Hours | 6:30〜17:00 |
| Regular holiday | None |
| Fee | Free for precincts |
| URL1 | http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/ |
