The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of the most important and oldest shrines in Kyoto. They are located in the north of the city and are intentionally placed to ward off evil and Protect the city In fact, the two Kamo shrines are even older than the city, which became the national capital in 794.
Shimogamo Shrine is located at the confluence of the Takano and Kamo Rivers and is surrounded by a forest that contains trees up to 600 years old. The Kamigamo Shrine is about three and a half kilometers upstream and is known for two sand cones on its site, which have a cleaning function for the sanctuary and have been ritually made since ancient times.
Together the shrines host one of Kyoto's three biggest festivals, the Aoi Matsuri, which takes place on May 15th.
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20 minutes on foot from Kitaoji Station
15 minutes walk from Kitayama Station
30-minute bus ride #4 Kyoto City Bus from JR Kyoto Station get off at last stop Kamigamo Shrine
A 30 minutes en bus depuis le centre de Kyoto, le ryokan Yamazaki est un trésor bien caché. Un quartier paisible, une cuisine savoureuse et un accueil familial, tous les éléments sont réunis pour vous offrir un séjour inoubliable.
Un dîner à Hiiragiya, c’est à la fois l'enchantement des sens et le triomphe de la cuisine traditionnelle japonaise.
Le Piece Hostel Sanjo a ouvert ses portes en juillet 2015 à Kyoto. C'était à l'origine une auberge traditionnelle japonaise (ryokan) rénovée en auberge de jeunesse élégante.
Vous découvrirez tout sur le tofu dans les restaurants Tousuiro de Kyoto, situés à Gion et Kiyamachi (avec vue sur la rivière Kamo).
Café Kissa Master à Kyoto, quand le café devient un véritable art...
Ce soir-là, nous étions parti à la découverte du quartier de Gion à Kyoto. Après avoir déambulé dans les rues bordées de maisons traditionnelles en bois, nous nous sommes arrêtés dans le restaurant Yagenbori. C'était un plaisir des yeux et du palais.
Les sanctuaires Kamo, Shimogamo et Kamigamo sont tous deux reconnus comme sites du patrimoine mondial de l'UNESCO. Ce sont deux des sanctuaires les plus importants et les plus anciens de Kyoto. Ils sont situés au nord de la ville et sont intentionnellement placés pour éloigner le mal et protéger la ville. En réalité, les deux sanctuaires de Kamo sont encore plus anciens que la ville devenue capitale nationale en 794. Le sanctuaire Shimogamo est situé au confluent des rivières Takano et Kamo et est entouré d'une forêt qui abrite des arbres vieux de 600 ans. Ensemble, les sanctuaires accueillent l'un des trois plus grands festivals de Kyoto, l'Aoi Matsuri, qui a lieu le 15 mai.
Well known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a three-story Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) were built in the 13th century and were originally intended as noble villas for the Ashikaga shoguns. Today the building is also known as Rokuon-ji. Kinkaku-ji houses several important Buddhist relics and is a sacred place for the Rinzai sect of Japanese Buddhism. Each floor of the temple conveys a different architectural style. The first floor is in the Shinden style, the second floor in the Bukke style and the third floor in the Chinese Zen style. Thus became one of the most photogenic temples in all of Kyoto. The temple was once the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. After his death in 1408 he wanted to give the building to the Rinzai sect as a Zen temple. The grounds of the Kinkaku-ji Temple used to consist of several other buildings, but unfortunately burned down in the fires and destruction during the Onin War in the 1400s. The building you see today was also rebuilt in 1955.
Known for its academic blessings, Kitano Tenmangu is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto’s Kamigyo ward that is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, an influential scholar and politician. The shrine was built in 947 AD and is Japan’s first shrine to enshrine an actual person as a deity. Although there are numerous shrines throughout Japan dedicated to Michizane who is mainly known as a god of academics, Kitano Tenmangu is the original one. The massive Ro-mon Gate stands as the border between the city and the shrine grounds. This wooden structure, detailed with gold-and-wooden carvings, serves as an introduction to the architectural mastery ahead. Upon entering, it is customary to go to the chozuya and perform a hand-cleansing ritual. After you complete the ritual, explore the shrine’s tranquil grounds.
