Shrines & Temples

Shimogamo Shrine, formally known as Kamo-mioya-jinja, is one of Kyoto‘s most historic and spiritually significant Shinto shrines. Dating back to the 6th century, this revered site predates Kyoto’s establishment as the capital in 794. It forms part of the Kamo Shrines, along with Kamigamo Shrine, both dedicated to safeguarding Kyoto from negative influences. Surrounded by…