Shimogoryō Shrine
下御霊神社
Shimogoryo Shrine, a historic Kyoto shrine, offers a glimpse into imperial reverence and ancient festivals.
What it is
- Founded in 863 during the Goryo-e festival.
- Formerly a prefectural shrine in Kyoto.
- Revered as tutelary deity of the Kyoto Imperial Palace.
- Relocated to its current site in 1590.
What to see
- Current main hall relocated in 1791.
- Main hall is a Kyoto City tangible cultural property.
- Emperor Reigen's Imperial Prayer Text is an important cultural property.
When to go
- Shinko-sai festival held on May 1st.
- Kanko-sai festival held on third or fourth Sunday of May.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
京都府京都市中京区寺町通丸太町下る下御霊前町 Open in Google Maps
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