This small sub-shrine is extremely important at Kamigamo Significantly, it is situated outside the main Romon Gate. This shrine is dedicated to Kamo Wakeikazuchi-no Kami’s Mother, Princess ...

The Imperial Messenger (Chokushi) views the Aoi festival horse-racing from this building. KAMIGAMO SHRINE: The Kamo Shrines (Kamigamo and Shimogamo) are among the most important in Kyoto. Kamigamo ...

Aioi-no-yashiro, a small shrine on the grounds of Shimogamo Jinja Shrine in Kyoto, is known to have a “god of matchmaking” as its guardian deity. When I visited the place, numerous “ema ...

In ancient times, members of the noble class would play a game of kickball known as kemari. Though a rare sight these days, it is played at the start of each year at the Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto.

March 3 was Girl's Day in Japan. At the World Heritage site Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, there was a doll floating event. It is a ceremony to pray to the gods for children's healthy growth and other ...