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Saginomori Shrine

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Saginomori Shrine offers a peaceful retreat with historical monuments and beautiful autumn foliage.

Saginomori Shrine
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What it is

  • A shrine founded during the Jogan era (859-877).
  • Dedicated to the deity Sudatenno.
  • Relocated twice due to war and villa construction.

What to see

  • A monument with a waka poem by Emperor Reigen.
  • A stone called 'Yaegaki' linked to Susanoo-no-Mikoto.
  • Enjoy forest bathing.
  • See beautiful autumn leaves.

When to go

  • Annual festival 'San'yore Matsuri' on May 4th and 5th.
  • Best for autumn leaves in fall.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from Shugakuin Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

京都府京都市左京区修学院宮ノ脇町16 Open in Google Maps

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