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Kamigamo Shrine
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Kamigamo Shrine

賀茂別雷神社

Address
京都市北区上賀茂本山339
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History

The main and provisional sanctuaries were rebuilt in 1863 and designated National Treasures in 1953.

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Timeline

Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

  1. 1863

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Explore the grounds

An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.
Landmarks on this map

  1. Main Sanctuary

    Eastern sanctuary enshrining Kamo Wakeikazuchi-no-Ōkami.

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  2. Temporary Sanctuary

    Companion sanctuary used while the main sanctuary undergoes repair.

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  3. Rōmon Gate

    Vermilion two-story gate leading to the principal sanctuaries.

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  4. Hosodono Hall

    Ceremonial hall distinguished by the paired sand cones in front.

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  5. Bridge and Dance Hall

    Open ritual hall spanning the Nara-no-Ogawa stream.

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  6. Sacred Horse Stable

    Stable for the shrine’s sacred horse, a divine messenger.

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  7. Shōkeien Garden

    Garden arranged around a winding stream used for poetry-banquet ceremonies.

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  8. Katayama Miko Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine honoring Kamo Tamayorihime, mother of the principal deity.

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  9. Shingū Shrine

    Subsidiary shrine dedicated to the water deity Takaokami-no-Kami.

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  10. Takakuraden Hall

    Historic hall displaying shrine treasures during special sanctuary visits.

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  11. Middle Gate

    Gate marking the entrance to the inner sanctuary court.

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  12. Naoraiden Hall

    Hall where special sanctuary visitors receive ritual purification.

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  13. Offering and Prayer Hall

    Offering hall identified in the shrine guide as a prayer hall.

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  14. Wishing Stone

    Two-part garden boulder associated with making wishes.

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  15. Murasaki Shikibu Poetry Monument

    Monument recording Murasaki Shikibu’s poem associated with Kataoka Shrine.

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Visiting information

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Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Getting there

The entrance is immediately beside the Kamigamo Jinja-mae city bus stop.

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