Shimogamo-jinja Shrine

4.5

Formally titled the Kamomioya Shrine, this historic Shinto shrine is one of Kyoto’s oldest. The entire grounds of the shrine are registered as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” World Heritage listing. Dedicated to the guardian deity of Kyoto as well as the guardian deity of woman’s duties, since ancient times the shrine has been seen as providing divine aid in receiving guidance, achieving victory, and starting new projects. The grounds are also dotted with women-oriented shrines and sites, such as the Aioi-sha, a shrine dedicated to luck in marriage, and Kawai Shrine, a guardian shrine for women.

Spot details

Address: Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Shimogamoizumigawachou 59 Map
Area: Around Kyoto Imperial Palace Area
Phone: 0757810010
Hours: [Winter] 6:30-17:00
[Summer] 6:00-18:00
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Worship fee] Free
Parking Lot: Available(120spaces)
Credit Card: Available (VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay, Diners Club)
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Itineraries about this spot

Review

New Year’s Day Visit

Reviewed : 2021.01.03

We walked from Kawaramachi to Shimojima Jinja. It was busy because it was New Years Day so everyone was buying amulets and fortunes. At this shrine, you can pay your respects to your zodiac sign...
Hidden jam

Reviewed : 2020.07.01

Beautiful & quite place The creek was nice & cooled us downPeople was surprised when they saw my little child was bare feet on gravel
A breath of fresh air

Reviewed : 2020.01.15

I cannot believe that it took me 8 trips to Kyoto to visit Shimogamo-Jinja...it is beautiful and in such a wonderful location surrounded by tall trees and rivers on both sides. I was honestly...