Shimogamo Shrine

下鴨神社

This old shrine is surrounded by lush forest, as if being protected by nature.

The road leading to this temple runs through the Tadasu no Mori Forest and has a sacred air to it. The temple was known as the home of a god watching over the capital when Kyoto was designated as Japan's capital, approximately 1200 years ago.

HOURS	6:30am-5:00pm (may vary depending on time of year)
COST	Adults 500 yen \| Children 250 yen
OTHER INFO	Groups of 15 or more: Adults 450 yen
ADDRESS	59 Shimogamo Izumigawacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
ACCESS	Near Shimogamojinjamae bus stop. 30 min. ride on City Bus #205 bound for Shijo Kawaramachi/Kitaoji Bus Terminal.
TEL	075-781-0010
WEBSITE	http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/
CREDIT CARD	Not accepted