Kamigamo-jinja (Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja)
339 Motoyama, Kamigamo, Kita-ku, Kyoto
phone : 075-781-0011
Official site
Kamigamo-jinja is located in the northen Kyoto and calls Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja officially. The deity Kamo-wake-ikazuchi-no-mikoto is enshrined.
In ancient times, Kamigamo-jinja was known as the family shrine of the powerful Kamo clan of Yamashiro. This shrine, together with Shimogamo-jinja (Kamomioya-jinja), is also known simply as Kamo Shrine.
The base of the shrine building was founded in the 7th century, before the Heian period.
Hon-den (main shrine building)
After the establishment of Heian-kyo in 794, Kamigamo-jinja attracted many worshippers among the Imperial Court as a guardian shrine. In 810, Enperor Saga sent his daughter, Imperial princess Uchiko, as Saio to serve the deity of the shrine. Since then this Saio system (Kamo Saiin) continued for about 400 years.
Most buidings in the shrine were built at this location by the beginnins of the 11th century.
Hon-den (main shrine building) and Gon-den (associate shrine building), both National Treasures, were reconstructed in 1863. The other 34 buildings on the shrine grounds were reconstructed in 1628. They are all designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Hoso-dono and Tatezuna
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Two tatezuna (cone-shaped sand mounds) in front of the Hoso-dono represent the sacred mountain Ko-yama and the place where the deity descends.
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The extensive precincts of the shrine
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The ground covered lawns stretches on both sides of the approach to the second Torii from the first Torii. Many people come to enjoy their picnic lunch on holidays.
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Index Page
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Open
All day
Admission fee
Free
Special admission for Hon-den and Gon-den Halls
(Mon.to Fri. 10:00-16:00 Sat.Sun. public holidays 10:00-16:30)500yen
Parking
170 cars : Free for first 30min. After that, 100yen per 30min.
Access
Kyoto City Bus : Kamigamojinja-mae Stop
Kyoto City Bus : 5 min. walk from Kamigamo Misonobashi Stop
Kyoto Bus : 5 min. walk from Kamigamo Misonoguchi-cho Stop
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A white horse named Shinme welcomes worshipers on holidays.
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