Church & Religious Site
Kamigamo-jinja
📍 Kamigamo-jinja, Kyoto, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kyoto
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Free grounds
- Address
- Kamigamo-jinja, Kyoto, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.0590, 135.7530
Introduction
Kamigamo-jinja, formally Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine, is a UNESCO World Heritage shrine in Kita, Kyoto, above the Kamo River, founded as early as the 7th century; with Shimogamo it forms the Kamo shrines. The Aoi Matsuri on 15 May is one of Kyoto's three great festivals, and the vermilion gate and sand cones (tate-suna) are iconic.
✨ Highlights
1
World Heritage
Listed by UNESCO in 1994.
2
Aoi Matsuri
Hosts one of Kyoto's three great festivals on 15 May.
3
Gate and sand cones
The vermilion gate and tate-suna cones are iconic.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：339 Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Ticket Information：Free grounds
💡 Tips
• Aoi Matsuri day brings crowds and road closures.
• Combine with Shimogamo Shrine and the Imperial Park.
• The June Misai-sai is also worth seeing.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Kamigamo-jinja?
Free grounds
Any practical tips for visiting Kamigamo-jinja?
Aoi Matsuri day brings crowds and road closures. Combine with Shimogamo Shrine and the Imperial Park.
How long should I spend at Kamigamo-jinja?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
