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Shimogamo Shrine
下鴨神社Kyoto · Kansai
One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines (6th century), set inside the primeval Tadasu-no-Mori forest at the confluence of the Kamo rivers; twin main halls are National Treasures.
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.5· 15,369 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
- Admission
- Main grounds and Tadasu-no-Mori forest free; optional close-up viewing of the Ōi-dono building ¥500.
- Nearest station
- Mototanaka Station · 19 min walk
- Website
- shimogamo-jinja.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
6:30–17:00¥500Stored weekly hours
Daily 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
How to get there
From Kyoto Station · ~21 min by car
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