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Takakamo Shrine

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高鴨神社

Takakamo Shrine, head of Kamo shrines, offers important cultural properties and primrose blooms.

Takakamo Shrine
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What it is

  • Head shrine of Kamo shrines nationwide.
  • Birthplace of the Kamo clan.
  • Dedicated to deity Ajisukitakahikone-no-mikoto.
  • Formerly a Prefectural Shrine.

What to see

  • Main hall is a National Important Cultural Property.
  • East Shrine main hall is a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property.
  • Over 2,200 pots of Japanese primroses.

When to go

  • Mid-April to early May for primrose blooms.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

奈良県御所市鴨神1110 Open in Google Maps

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