Kamigamo Shrine

One of the most memorable shire we visited during our 12 days trip.

Kamigamo, which dated back over 1300 years ago, is a unesco world heritage site that many tourists overlook.

Throughout its rich history, it was mentioned in Genji Monotagari (arguebly the world oldest literature work dated back from 11th century) and a place that holds Aoi matsuri one of the most important festival in kyoto together with Shimogamo shrine.

There is a beautiful stream (especially in autumn) run along the shire, and you can try feeding the sacred white horse that serves as god messenger. There are many unique features within the shire ground, such as penguin stone at the water basin and cone shape stone at Hosodono hall waiting for you to explore. And like most shire in Japan, it is free to enter.

The handcraft market is being held every 4th Sunday of the month. I also recommend to visit Shimogamo and Kamo River Delta along with Kamigamo.

There is no reason to explain about Kamigamo-shrine in the history of Japan. Because so much articles has been dictated in Kyoto, no one is unknown about this historical shrine. No visitor would be disappointed to come here.

The mythology of Kamigamo Shrine was very interesting to me, who was inspired by the Kojiki.

I spent New Year's Eve 2023 to New Year's Day 2024, and many times I saw lightning in the sky and felt Kamobetsu Rai-no-Omikami by my side.

This year is a year where it is important to know how to use the power we have.

The monks are kind and respectful, and 2 weddings occurred while I was on the grounds. The moss gardens are spectacular. Much of it is on a hill next to a path which aids in close-up viewing.

Beautiful shrine that wasn't crowded even on a Saturday afternoon :)

A quiet large shrine in northern area of Kyoto city, one of UNESCO world heritages. It is said here is the origin of horserase in Japan and you can meet a white horse🐎

I visited here on 16th Jan 2019 to see “Musha Sinji”, one of ceremonies in winter.
Kamigamo shrine is one of the oldest shrine in Kyoto and has divine beauty and dignity.
The river flows throughout the precinct, which can make us feel refreshing.

My favorite shrine in Kyoto.
Calm and quiet place.
I missed the new year's time so many people are coming kamigamo shrine.

God bless All the people.

Amazing place to enjoy the beautiful maple in the morning!
And I highly recommend the special tasty Ko-yama Yusui Coffee which freshly brewed with Ko-yama Spring Water.

The park in front of the shrine has beautiful cherry blossoms. There’s also a small stream running through the shrine grounds.

Multiple large old trees blooming with sakura as of March 31, 2022. The grounds are beautiful.

If you like themed mamori and you like horses you'll like this shrine. Plenty of wide open space because this is in the middle of the countryside. Don't come expecting any horse themed food though! I definitely didn't do that... at all... nope.

A shinto shrine with beautiful and sacred vibes, with a tale linked to ancient immigrants from the Korean peninsula and the rest of East Asia.

Stumbled upon this gorgeous place while cycling. Turned into a highlight of Kyoto. Very nature oriented with a calming and pleasant atmosphere.

My favorite shrine in Kyoto. It's less crowdy, you can feel the authentic atmosphere.

We ate nanakusa gayu❤.
I am powerful.

there are twin shrines, one is a main shrine and the othere is a sub shrine. main shrine is repaired every 21 years. god lives in the sub shrine during the maintenance.

known this place accidently. UNESCO world heritage jinja. a bit far from city but bus can take you the destination (last bus stop). scenery during winter is quite dry (Jan25,20). Lucky enough to saw radiational wedding there. Amulets not that pricey and broken Japanese was enough to talk with Miko.

Kyoto. Something so mysterious about this city.
There is an aura of the divinity here.
Where does it come from ?
It's people.
Life in this city is still living accorning to ancient traditions that
make nonsense to me. However, thanks to this tradition we can
enjoy the things about KYOTO.

A large, beautiful shrine. Apart from the gods, there is also paid exhibition area.

There are very clean public toilet, vending machines and small cafe where coffee and tea are made od spring water from the shrine.