Kamo Shrine

The Kamo Shrine (Japanese贺 茂 神社, Kamo -jinja ) in Kyoto, Japan consists of two Shinto shrines Kamigamo -jinja (上 贺 茂 神社; literally: Upper Kamo Shrine, formerly Kamowakeikazuchi -jinja (贺 茂 别 雷神 社, 35 ° 3 ' 37 "N, 135 ° 45 ' 10" O35.060362135.75266 ) ); and Shimogamo -jinja (下 贺 茂 神社; literally Niederer Kamo Shrine, as located south of Kamigamo shrine; formerly Kamomioya -jinja (贺 茂 御 祖 神社, 35 ° 2 ' 18 "N, 135 ° 46' 21" O35 .038272135.772369 ).

They are among the oldest shrines in the country and both carry the title of Chokusaisha. Both shrines are dedicated to the kami of thunder and are central components of the Aoi Festival, which is held in May and made ​​a procession between the two shrines, horse racing and archery ( Yabusame ) exists. Along with several other shrines, temples and castles in Kyoto the Kamo Shrine was built in 1994 by the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities ) appointed.

Kamigamo Shrine

The Kamigamo shrine is the younger of the two shrines. His exact date of construction is unknown, but most likely dates back to the 7th century. At that time the shrine was thus known that members of the Japanese Imperial Family sought him out and asked by prayers for protection. In the early days of the shrine under the patronage of the Kamo family, one of the most powerful noble families of the province of Yamashiro.

Of the 36 buildings belonging to the shrine are probably the main building ( Honden, rebuilt in 1628 ) and the annex ( Gonden ) most famous. Both are built in the architectural style of the Heian period and is currently among the national treasures of Japan. The Nishimura - building is the only one that is freely accessible to the public.

Nara -no- ogawa

Kita- shinsenjo

Tatesuna & Saiden

Hashidono

Romon

In Kamigamo Shrine Omikuji available

Shimogamo Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine is probably about a hundred years older than the Kamigamo Shrine and dated so that even before the founding of Kyoto (then Heian - kyō ). The shrine is located in the ancient forest Tadasu -no- Mori (糺すの森, in search of the truth about the forest ).

Of the 53 buildings of the shrine, the eastern and the western main building are probably the most well-known, they are both national treasures of Japan. Even with these dominated the Nagare - zukuri style. The Kami Kamotaketsunuminomikoto and Tamayorihimenomikoto have their main shrines here.

Annual sales of old books at the Shrine, August 2005

The forest Tadasu -no- Mori

A broom, in the Shinto an object, are performed with the religious acts.

Gate at Shimogamo Shrine

Ema in the shrine

Shimenawa wrapped around the Sazare - ishi, the rock of stones from the Kimi Ga Yo, the national anthem of Japan.