Hot Shrines

Kamigamo Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It enshrines Kamowakeikazuchi-no-mikoto and is famous for the Aoi Festival. The shrine features important cultural properties and beautiful gardens.

Watarai Kunimi Shrine is a subsidiary shrine of the Outer Shrine, and its enshrined deity is Hikokunimigaki Takeyotsuka no Mikoto, who is considered the ancestor of the Ise Kuni no Miyatsuko (provincial governor) and Watarai Kannushi (chief priest). It is located within the grounds of the Outer Shrine, situated along a solemn path through a natural forest beside the North Gate.

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Samuhara Shrine is located in Nishi-ku, Osaka. It was established in 1950 and relocated to its current site in 1961. The enshrined deities are Okuninushi-no-Mikoto, Takami Musubi-no-Mikoto, and Kamimusubi-no-Mikoto.

Hakodate Hachimangu Shrine was founded in 1445 when the local lord built a residence and enshrined Hachiman deity. The current main building was completed in 1915 and features the "Seitei Hachimanza" style.