Kamigamo Shrine
In Japanese: 上賀茂神社（賀茂別雷神社）
Kyoto's oldest shrine, founded by the Kamo clan. Two cone-shaped sand mounds in front of the Hosodono hall represent the sacred Mt. Kōyama.
World Heritage; National Treasures (main sanctuary and gonden)
Nearby
- Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) ≈ 20 min by car
- Shimogamo Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Ryoanji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Mt. Hiei Enryakuji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Ninna-ji ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- City bus 4 from Kyoto Station or Kitayama Station (subway) to 'Kamigamo-jinja-mae', right by the shrine; 25 min walk from Kitayama or Kitaoji Station
- Fee
- Grounds free; special visit to the National Treasure sanctuaries ¥500 (10:00-16:00)
- Good to know
- Second torii gate 5:30-17:00; tower gate and amulet office 8:00-16:45. Special visits are suspended around festivals and the New Year
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info