Oohara Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 135-1 Zencho-ji cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
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Hours
10:00–17:00
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
This shrine has walked through the history of Kyoto's summer festival as the guardian shrine of the Ayagasa Hoko float during the Gion Festival. Since ancient times, it was established to protect the town of Kyoto from epidemic and calamity. During festival season, many people visit to receive sacred purification.
Benefits
Summer purificationEvil wardingDisease prevention
