Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Kita-ku / Kamigamo Shrine
Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Historic Site
Kamigamo Shrine
- Nearest stationKitayama Station 1.6 km
- DesignationHistoric Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure
Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社, Kamigamo Jinja) is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678. Its formal name is the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine (賀茂別雷神社, Kamo-wakeikazuchi jinja).
From the Wikipedia article “Kamigamo Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Kamigamo Shrine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Kita-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kitayama Station, 1.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 49 more photos (Commons) |
We do not list hours, fees or closing days. Check the official site before you go.
FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Kamigamo Shrine?
- Kitayama Station. It is 1.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Kamigamo Shrine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Historic Site, Part of a World Heritage Site, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Tadasu no Mori: ja:User:NEON / User:NEON_ja (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kamigamo: 日:もかめーる (CC BY-SA 4.0), Koryo Museum of Art: 今紫 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Midorogaike: 日:もかめーる (CC BY-SA 4.0), Garden of Fine Arts Kyoto: PlusMinus (CC BY-SA 3.0), Kyoto Institute, Library and Archives: Asturio Cantabrio (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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