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Imamiya Shrine
Imamiya Shrine Photo: 663highland CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

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Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Registered Tangible Cultural Property

Imamiya Shrine

Imamiya Shrine (今宮神社, Imamiya-jinja) is a Shinto shrine located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, though it has evolved into a shrine where patrons can pray for general good health.

From the Wikipedia article “Imamiya Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Imamiya Shrine. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationKita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture
Nearest stationKitaōji Station, 1.5 km (straight line)
TypeRegistered Tangible Cultural Property
Year1001 (founded)
MoreOfficial site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Imamiya Shrine?
Kitaōji Station. It is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Imamiya Shrine a designated cultural property?
Yes: Registered Tangible Cultural Property.
When was Imamiya Shrine founded?
In 1001.

Nearby

Sōken-in
Sōken-in
0.3 km away · Kita-ku
Kohō-an
Kohō-an
0.4 km away · Kita-ku
Daisen-in Hōjō
Daisen-in Hōjō
0.4 km away · Kita-ku
Jukō-in
Jukō-in
0.4 km away · Kita-ku
Daisen-in
Daisen-in
0.4 km away · Kita-ku
Gyokurin-in
Gyokurin-in
0.4 km away · Kita-ku

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Sōken-in: Unknown (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kohō-an: Atelier Verde (CC BY-SA 3.0), Daisen-in Hōjō: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan (CC BY 2.0), Jukō-in: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Daisen-in: Bigjap (CC BY-SA 3.0), Gyokurin-in: hiro (CC BY-SA 3.0)