Traditional Japanese shrine with a serene atmosphere in Kyoto, Japan.Culture · Hidden gem

Kamigamo Shrine

上賀茂神社

Kita, Kyoto · 京都

Kyoto’s oldest shrine, founded before the capital moved here, with a wide gravel forecourt and two conical sand mounds standing in front of the hall.

Why it’s worth it

The cones are the origin of the purifying salt piles you see outside restaurants. The stream running through the precinct is where the priests still wash.

CategoryCulture
AreaKita
Hours05:30–17:00
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