Shimogamo Shrine
In Japanese: 下鴨神社（賀茂御祖神社）・糺の森
One of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded before the Heian period. Two National Treasure main halls and 53 Important Cultural Property buildings stand at the end of Tadasu-no-Mori, a large ancient forest.
World Heritage site (Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto); National Treasure main halls; Tadasu-no-Mori forest is a Historic Site
Nearby
- Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) ≈ 20 min by car
- Philosopher's Path ≈ 20 min by car
- Kamigamo Shrine ≈ 20 min by car
- Nanzen-ji Temple ≈ 25 min by car
- Nijo Castle ≈ 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 12 min walk from Demachiyanagi Sta. (Keihan); 5 min from Shimogamo-jinja-mae bus stop
- Good to know
- Inner gate area 6:30–17:00 (Kawai Shrine to 16:30)
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info