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Kamigamo Shrine
CultureVisit: ~60 min
Shinto shrine in northern Kyoto, among the oldest in the city and a World Heritage Site together with Shimogamo. It is dedicated to the deity of lightning and of protection against misfortune. In front of the main building there are two conical mounds of sand, the tatesuna, which represent the place where the gods descend. It is one of the venues of the Aoi Matsuri festival, together with Shimogamo.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Kamigamo Shrine: 2 missions
- Walk through the grounds to the main buildingWalk across the entrance esplanade and the shrine's buildings until you reach the main one.
- Find the two conical sand moundsFind the tatesuna in front of the main building and look at their conical shape.
Near Kamigamo Shrine
Daisen-in1.9 km awayShimogamo Shrine3.0 km awayShōkoku-ji3.1 km awayKinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)3.2 km awayKitano Tenman-gū3.6 km awayKyoto Imperial Palace4.0 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Kamigamo Shrine?
Allow about 1 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Kamigamo Shrine?
Walk through the grounds to the main building and Find the two conical sand mounds.
What is there to see near Kamigamo Shrine?
Daisen-in (1.9 km), Shimogamo Shrine (3.0 km) and Shōkoku-ji (3.1 km).
Source: Wikipedia