[Kyoto] Kyoto Trip: Shimogamo Shrine, one of Kyoto's most powerful spots that you must visit

Shimogamo Shrine is one of Kyoto's most powerful spots.

Get off at Keihan Demachiyanagi Station and walk through Tadasu no Mori from the Kamo River Delta to Shimogamo Shrine.

The official name of Shimogamo Shrine is Kamo Mioya Shrine, and it is registered as a World Heritage Site. On the approach to Shimogamo Shrine, you will find Tadasu no Mori, a vast forest with virgin forests over 200 years old, which has been revered as a sacred place. Just by walking through Tadasu no Mori, you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and spend some time cleansing your soul.

Shimogamo Shrine is also known as the god of matchmaking. The Mitarai River that flows near the main shrine has long been known for its pure water, and in the summer, the Mitarashi Festival is held to pray for good health and other things.

Shimogamo Shrine, one of Kyoto's most powerful spots, is a recommended spot that is indispensable for sightseeing in Kyoto.

[Recommended spots]
⬜ Aioisha Shrine for matchmaking
⬜ Kawai Shrine for beautiful prayers
⬜ Kotosha Shrine for the zodiac
⬜ Inoue Shrine for purification
⬜ Rugby birthplace memorial association
⬜ Tadasu no Mori
⬜ Former Mitsui Shimogamo Villa
⬜ Saruya rest area

[Access]
Around 12 minutes walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station

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