Moto Gion Nagi Shrine and Hayabusa Shrine
📍 Kyoto, Kyoto · 18-2 Mibu Naginocho, Chuo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
📿 Goshuin Info
Hours
9:00–17:00
Fee
—
Direct-write
Unknown
Pre-written
Unknown
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
Protecting people from plague and serving as the source of the Gion Festival, the Moto Gion Nagi Shrine still preserves the spirit of Kyoto's summer celebration. The ancient plague deity is pacified here, and the power of the pure kami fills this place, forever protecting body and spirit. Together with Hayabusa Shrine, this sacred site continues to preserve Kyoto's well-being and draws devoted faith.
Benefits
Plague preventionGion Festival protectionHealth and wellness
