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Kamigamo Shrine

By Shizuko Mishima, About.com

Address: 339 MotoYama Kamigamo Kita-ku Kyoto-city, Kyoto
Access: It takes about 40 minutes by Kyoto City Bus from Kyoto Station to Kamigamo-jinja-mae Stop.
Information: 075-781-0011
This shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto and is inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List. Many shrine buildings are designated as Important Cultural Propereties or National Treasures. This shrine is also called as Kamowake-ikazuchi Jinja.
Aoi Matsuri, which is one of the most popular festivals in Kyoto is held by Kamigamo Shrine and Shimogamo Shrine in every May.

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