Shimogamo Shrine
Shimogamo Shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan. Located in Kyoto next to the Kamogawa river it is a short walk from the centre of the city. The Shrine is set in a natural mini forest that contains many large trees, beautiful pathways and streams. Shimogamao Shrine is designated as a World Cultural Heritages Site.
Can you see the magic ray of light passing through the gate?
Heading up to the entrance way
There are many great buildings in the Shimogamo complex
Beautiful blue skies in the morning
Looking through one of the main gates
Official colors and emblem
The Shrine is set in some beautiful surrounds lush with greenery
Lots of people walking around enjoying the early morning
Entrance way
The pathways are very peaceful to walk down
A mini forest
Light through the trees
Nice flowers
One of the main gates to the Shrine
Walking the paths
Shade with light
Streams in the forest
Prime red
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