Shimogamo Shrine’s history dates back to around 90 BC, and it is the oldest and most traditional shrine in Kyoto, and is registered as a World Heritage Site.
This article will guide you on how to reach Shimogamo Shrine from Kyoto station and share the highlights of the shrine, along with some personal photographs.
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Shimogamo Shrine from Kyoto Station
The most convenient way to reach Shimogamo Shrine from Kyoto Station is by bus.
STEP
Board bus number 4 or 205 from A2 bus stop at Kyoto Station Bus Terminal.
The terminal is located right next to the central exit of Kyoto Station on the north side.
Look for the pillar marked A2.
STEP
Disembark at “Shimogamo Jinja-mae” bus stop.
It takes approximately 40 minutes to get here from Kyoto Station.
Shimogamo Shrine is conveniently located right in front of the bus stop.
Highlights of Shimogamo Shrine The approach to Shimogamo Shrine covers an area of 124,000 square meters.
At the entrance to the shrine, a beautiful large vermilion tower gate will greet you.
The omikuji (a fortune telling slip) at Shimogamo Shrine is special, in the form of a “mizu omikuji”, in which the omikuji paper is soaked in water. After floating it in water, the result of the fortune will appear.
Although it is only one tree, the “Korin plum” attracts many worshipers.
Facility details of Shimogamo Shrine Web Site Official web site Opening hours 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Admission fees Free Address Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Shimogamo Izumikawacho, 59 Phone number +81-75-781-0010
