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Kita, Kyoto

Kamigamo Shrine

上賀茂神社

A northern Kyoto shrine for visitors interested in Kamo traditions and historic shrine buildings. Its inner gates and special-worship service have different schedules.

UNESCO World Heritage National Treasure architecture

World Heritage & cultural properties

UNESCO World Heritage: Kamo-wakeikazuchi-jinja, a component of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
Designation source · Checked 2026-10-08
National Treasure architecture: The main and provisional sanctuaries (honden and gonden)
Designation source · Checked 2026-10-08

Designations apply to the places or buildings listed above. They do not guarantee access to interiors; check visit areas, hours and separate admission before travelling.

Visit at a glance

Estimated visit time: 30–60 minutes
Ordinary precinct worship and walking; excludes special worship, formal prayers, bus travel and queues. A planning allowance, not an official visit duration. Walking pace and queues vary.
Getting there: City bus 4 from Kyoto Station or Demachiyanagi stops at Kamigamo-jinja-mae, beside the shrine. The official guide gives a 25-minute walk from either Kitaoji or Kitayama Station.
Grounds hours: Second torii gate: 05:30–17:00. Romon gate: 08:00–16:45. These schedules describe different parts of the precinct.
Office hours: Amulet counter: 08:00–16:45; prayer reception: 09:00–16:00; special worship: 10:00–16:00. Special worship may pause or change.
Admission categories: Special worship is listed at ¥500 per person, subject to special-programme changes. Ordinary-visit admission was not separately confirmed.

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What to see

Kamo Wakeikazuchi worship tradition
Historic shrine buildings
Northern Kyoto setting

Traditions & prayers

Traditionally associated with these prayers. Associations describe worship traditions, not guaranteed results.

Prayer source

Enshrined kami

Kamo Wakeikazuchi no Okami

A short history

The shrine’s account links its origin to the kami’s descent on Koyama and records shrine construction in 677. The descent is presented as religious tradition.

Before you go

Budget bus travel separately from time in the grounds. Early access through the second torii does not mean the Romon gate or counter is open. Confirm special-worship availability before planning around it.

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Location

339 Kamigamo Motoyama, Kita-ku, Kyoto

35.06037, 135.7525 · Representative precinct point for the buildings recorded as Gakusho and Nishi Gokusho; not the first torii entrance. · Location source

Sources

Details checked 2026-10-07. Check the official site for changes before visiting.

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