Awata Shrine
粟田神社
Awata Shrine is a historic Kyoto shrine dedicated to travel safety and ancient festival origins.
What it is
- A former Prefectural Shrine in Kyoto.
- Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Onamuchi-no-Mikoto.
- Known as a guardian deity for travel.
- Renamed Awata Shrine during the Meiji era.
What to see
- Main hall is a Kyoto City Designated Tangible Cultural Property.
- Heiden is a Kyoto City Designated Tangible Cultural Property.
- Haiden is a Kyoto City Designated Tangible Cultural Property.
When to go
- Awata Festival is held the day before Health and Sports Day.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市東山区粟田口鍛冶町1 Open in Google Maps
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