What other travelers are saying about Shimogamo Shrine
Nice shrine, ticket price is good, experience as well. Ofc you can buy many gifts here (expensive!).
Clean, well maintained, beautiful, 5 min walk from the nearest station.
The only thing I wish for was a better explanation as what to do during the cleansing ritual.
Lovely shrine and grounds. However, do be aware that some of the “museums” have a fee and that they close as early as 3:30. Also, while I was there, they had some filming taking place where seemingly tourists (not the photos I added) were pretending to pray. It kind of took away from the experience for me.
However, otherwise, it was a really beautiful place.
A beautiful sanctuary right in the middle of the city, you enter through a gigantic doorway, it's very impressive!
It's not too crowded, and you may come across locals dressed in traditional garb taking photos.
My favorite jinja with the forest that allows me to be closer and to enjoy the nature. It’s a must go spot for me to have a moment with myself and the forest and feel the sacredness of the place. Also, the amulets are the cutest ☺️☺️☺️ if you go during the summer they might even have the tent in the creek for you to freshen up, it’s the best feeling ever…this time even accidentally went when there was a book fair in the forest, best thing ever 🥰
🟧 Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto, Japan.
🙏🏻🟨 This shrine's formal name is "Kamo-mioya-jinja" it is located sandwiched between the Kamogawa and Takano rivers.
--🟥 It was built during the Heian period (794-1185) and is one of the oldest places in Kyoto, and is a national treasure. ✳️ It is very popular for people to come here to pray for peace.
