Ayatokunaka Shrine

What it is

• Originally two shrines, Ayato Shrine and Kuninaka Shrine.
• Ayato Shrine was founded in 521.
• It was known as Oisha, a purification god of the Oi River.
• Connected to the Gion Festival with Yasaka Shrine.

What to see

• Shrine buildings rebuilt as one in 1936.
• Enshrines Magatsuhinokami, Onaohinokami, and Naobinokami.
• Enshrines Susanoo-no-mikoto.

When to go

• Visit during the Gion Festival.
• Kuse Komagata Chigo are chosen from parishioners.

Getting there

• 6-minute walk from Katsuragawa Station.
• Katsuragawa Station is on the JR Kyoto Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.