Shimogamo shrine

SHIMOGAMO SHRINE is one of the two Kamo-jinja (Deity Shrines) intended to protect Kyoto from malign influences. Of the two Deity Shrines, Shimogamo & Kamigamo, Shimogamo is the older, dating to the 6th century, centuries before Kyoto became the capital of Japan. In addition, the shrine name references the area's early inhabitants, the Kamo clan, many of whom continue to live near the shrine their ancestors traditionally served.

Shimogamo-shrine

Shimogamo shrine, Japan

Shimogamo-jinja Shrine is second only to Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine as Kyoto’s best and most beautiful Shinto Shrine. It’s a brilliant place for a stroll.

From Wikipedia: Shimogamo Shrine, called Shimogamo-jinja (下鴨神社) in Japanese, is the common name of an important Shinto sanctuary in the Shimogamo district of Kyoto city's Sakyō ward. Its formal name is Kamo-mioya-jinja (賀茂御祖神社). It is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The term Kamo-jinja in Japanese is a general reference to Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo…

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One of the oldest shrines in Kyoto is Shimogamo Jinja or Lower Kamo Shrine. Built in the 7th century by Emperor Tenmu, it is the Kamo clan’s family shrine and also goes by the name Kamomioya-jinja Shr

🌅 On a crisp winter morning, we arrived at Sugawara Temmangu Jinja Shrine, the birthplace of Sugawara no Michizane, the "God of Learning." This tranquil and serene place holds no trace of vengeful spirits; instead, it radiates peace and harmony. Here, not only is the history of Michizane preserved, but it is also deeply connected to his ancestors. Explore this beautiful shrine and feel the inspiration in the air! What wisdom will you seek? 📚🌿 在一個清冷的冬日清晨，我們來到了菅原院天滿宮神社，這裡是學問之神菅原道真公的出生地。…

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Shimogamo Shrine has linkage to Royal family. The forest is 1000 years old even in Kyoto city. Nice for walklking. #worldheritage

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Shimogamo shrine in snow, Kyoto, Japan

Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

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