Shimogamo Shrine
賀茂御祖神社
A UNESCO World Heritage shrine in Kyoto featuring ancient forest grounds and National Treasure architecture at a scenic river confluence.
What it is
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site also known as Kamo Mioya Shrine.
- Enshrines the deities Tamayorihime-no-mikoto and Kamotaketsunumi-no-mikoto.
- Located at the confluence of two rivers in the Sakyo Ward of Kyoto.
- Considered the historical birthplace of rugby in the Kansai region.
What to see
- Two main halls designated as National Treasures of Japan.
- The Tadasu-no-mori forest located within the shrine grounds.
- Mitarashi Pond which is the namesake and origin of Mitarashi dango.
- A residential apartment complex built on the grounds in 2017.
When to go
- Visit in May to witness the annual Aoi Matsuri festival.
Getting there
- The shrine is located near Demachiyanagi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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