Kamigamo Jinja Kamowakeikazuchi Jinja Shrine

One of Kyoto’s least visited but most historically important shrines, Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is a great place to catch your thoughts up north.

[Kamigamo Shrine]

It’s quite a trek from Downtown Kyoto to Kamigamo-jinja Shrine, but it’s worth the effort for fans of Shinto shrines. Of course, if you’ve got a bicycle, this scenic little shrine makes a great turnaround point for a long journey up the banks of the Kamo-gamo River. If you’re lucky, they’ll be a traditional wedding happening when you’re at the shrine.

If you’re in town on the fourth Sunday of the month, be sure to check out the Kamigamo-jinja shrine handicraft market held here.

Name in English:
Kamigamo-jinja (Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja) Shrine

Name in Japanese:
上賀茂神社（賀茂別雷神社）

English address:
339 Kamigamo-Motoyama, Kita-ku

Japanese address:
北区上賀茂本山339

Opening hours:
24 hours
8:30am-4pm inside of Romon gate

Admission: free

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
In front of Kamigamojinja-mae Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 37 from Kitaoji Station, Karasuma subway line

Telephone: 781-0011

Website: Official site (English)

Near To Here:
Kamigamo-jinja is located in Central Kyoto. See our complete list of things to do in Central Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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