Admission
- Adult (18+)Free
At a Glance
Dating to the 6th century, Shimogamo predates Kyoto's founding as capital by 200 years and is believed to be 100 years older than its paired shrine, Kamigamo.
Tadasu no Mori, the primeval forest surrounding the shrine, is a remnant of ancient woodland that once covered Kyoto, preserving nature that existed before the city was built.
The shrine features shrines dedicated to each of the 12 zodiac animals, allowing visitors to pray at their birth year's guardian deity—a rare feature among Japanese shrines.
The shrine's popular amulets have evolved from traditional chirimen fabric 'Hime-mamori' to delicate lace designs, with year-specific charms like the 2025 horseshoe amulet available only on-site.
Demachiyanagi Station
Kitaoji Station
Kuramaguchi Station
Facilities
Fascinating facts about this place
Dating to the 6th century, Shimogamo predates Kyoto's founding as capital by 200 years and is believed to be 100 years older than its paired shrine, Kamigamo.
Tadasu no Mori, the primeval forest surrounding the shrine, is a remnant of ancient woodland that once covered Kyoto, preserving nature that existed before the city was built.
The shrine features shrines dedicated to each of the 12 zodiac animals, allowing visitors to pray at their birth year's guardian deity—a rare feature among Japanese shrines.
8 structures on the grounds
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Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture