Saguri Shrine
雙栗神社
Saguri Shrine is a historic Kyoto shrine with a unique main hall and ancient camphor tree.
What it is
- Ancient shrine listed in the Engishiki-jinmyocho.
- Known as Atemoto Hachimangu from medieval to Meiji periods.
What to see
- Main hall built around 1494 in sanma-sha nagare-zukuri style.
- Main hall roof made of cypress bark.
- Main hall carvings depict flowers, birds, autumn leaves, and deer.
- 30m tall camphor tree, 400-500 years old.
- Camphor tree is a designated town natural monument.
When to go
- January 15 for the annual rice porridge divination ritual.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府久世郡久御山町佐山双栗55 Open in Google Maps
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