A shrine enshrining Abe no Seimei, the renowned onmyoji (diviner) of the Heian period. Founded in 1007 by Emperor Ichijo on the site of Seimei's former residence. The five-pointed star (seimei-kuwagata) shrine crest is distinctive, and the shrine is said to grant blessings of protection against evil. The 'Seimei-i' well, said to have been created by Seimei himself, still produces spring water toda…
Seimei Shrine was founded in 1007 by imperial decree of Emperor Ichijo on the site of the former residence of Abe no Seimei, the celebrated onmyoji (diviner-astrologer) who had died the previous year. Seimei served the imperial court with distinction as an expert in astronomy, the calendar, and divi…
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