Kyoto's Most Beautiful Shinto Shrines

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Fushimi Inari Taisha is one of Kyoto's most famous and beautiful sights. It is also the city's most sacred Shinto shrine. Tourists can easily get there by bus.

• Address:68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 612-0882

Heian Jingu Shrine

Heian Jingu is one of Japan's most beautiful shrine complexes with picturesque gardens. It is a relatively new shrine, built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of Kyoto being chosen as the capital of Japan.

• Address:Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8341

Yasaka Jinja Shrine

Yasaka Jinja is a vibrant and bustling shrine in the heart of the city, overlooking the geisha entertainment district of Gion. It is one of Kyoto's most important shrines and has a long-standing connection with Kyoto's geisha community. Yasaka Jinja is also home to the famous Gion Matsuri festival, which takes place every year throughout July.

• Address: 625Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0073

Shimogamo Jinja Shrine

Shimigamo Jinja is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto. Located at the intersection of the Takano and Kamo rivers, the shrine is surrounded by a 600-year-old ancient forest imbued with a wild and mysterious atmosphere.

• Address:５９ Shimogamo Izumikawacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0807

Kifune Jinja Shrine

Kifume Jinja Shrine is located on a hill quite far from the bustling city below. The stone steps combined with red lanterns create an attractive and magical scene in all four seasons.

• Address:〒601-1112 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Kuramakibunecho, １８０

Kamigamo Jinja Shrine

Kamigamo Jinja Shrine was patronized by the Tokugawa shoguns during the Heian period. Today, Kamigamo Shrine is officially recognized as one of the Kanpei-Taisha (官币大社), meaning it is the first-ranked shrine supported by the government.

• Address:339 Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8047, Japan

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