Shinmei Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · Ayaｐkoji-dori Takaｐkura Nishi-iri, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Available
Pre-written
Available
About
Founded1920
EnshrinedEmperor Meiji, Empress Shoken
RankImperial Shrine (Kanpei Taisha)
FestivalNovember 3 (Annual Festival)
HeritageHonden (Registered Cultural Property)
Website www.meijijingu.or.jp/en/
History
Standing in the bustling downtown of Shimogyo, this shrine honors Amaterasu Oomikami. Positioned amid the cityｐs center, it purifies visitorsｐ hearts and brings peace. Throughout Kyotoｐs ancient commercial hub, countless merchants and townsfolk have offered their wishes. Though ages change, this shrineｐs pure essence endures, safeguarding the cityｐs peace. Prayers for evil-warding and purification continue to gather here without cease.
Benefits
Ward off evilPurificationPeace
