Daishōgun Shrine (Kita-ku, Kyoto)

What it is

• Founded in 609 AD.
• Built to protect the northern part of Kyoto.
• Main deity is Iwanagahime-no-mikoto.
• Also known as Nishigamo Daishogun Shrine.

What to see

• Main hall, relocated from Kamigamo Shrine.
• Main hall is the oldest building of the Kamo shrines.
• Main hall is a Kyoto City cultural property.
• Several subsidiary shrines.
• Grounds are a cultural property preservation district.

When to go

• Annual festival held on a Sunday in October.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.