Shimogamo Shrine & Tadasu no Mori
京都府
World Heritage primeval forest of Tadasu no Mori embracing Shimogamo Shrine, revived each May by the Heian pageantry of the Aoi Festival
One of Kyoto's oldest shrines, said to have been founded in the time of Emperor Sujin; formally named Kamo-mioya Jinja and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The deities are Tamayorihime no Mikoto and Kamotaketsunumi no Mikoto, venerated for blessings of matchmaking, safe childbirth, and child-rearing. Tadasu no Mori is a primeval forest of approximately 124,000 square meters, a precious …
Shimogamo Shrine (Kamo-mioya Jinja) is said to have been founded around the time of Emperor Sujin, placing its legendary origins near the turn of the Common Era, making it one of Kyoto's oldest shrines. According to shrine tradition, the Kamo clan settled in this area in antiquity and enshrined thei…
Safe Childbirth & Fertility
Finding a partner, romantic success, marital harmony. Famed at Izumo Taisha, Jishu-jinja, and Kawagoe Hikawa.
Derived from the enshrined deity "玉依媛命・賀茂建角身命"
📱
Get the app for a better experience
Auto stamp via GPS, offline access, and favorites tracking
Download on the App Store