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Imamiya-jinja Shrine (今宮神社)
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A Shinto shrine located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City distinguished by its vivid red lacquering. The shrine is also called Tamanokoshi-jinja (the Shrine of the Jeweled Palanquin). The shrine was established to alleviate infectious disease and disasters in downtown Kyoto during the Heian period, and the shrine attracts faithful seeking sound health and long life. Venerable shops selling aburi mochi rice cakes stand in front of the shrine’s East Gate, and it is said eating these wards away disease and evil. The Yasurai Festival, held since the shrine’s founding to ward away infectious disease, is officially designated a national Important Intangible Folk-Cultural Property as the Yasurai-bana, and is held each year on the second Sunday of April.
Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Murasakinoimamiyachou 21 (Kurama / Kibune / OharaArea)
0754910082
9:00-17:00
Review of Imamiya Shrine
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed:2020/03/13
A shrine stablishe to ward off one of the many plagues
Reviewed:2019/02/24
Lively and beautiful
Shrine’ s proximity to a primary school gives it a lively...
Reviewed:2018/11/19
Great!
Details
- Address
- Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Murasakinoimamiyachou 21 [map]
- Phone
- 0754910082
- Hours
- 9:00-17:00
- Closed
- open everyday
- Parking Lot
- Available 44spaces
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Kyoto Areas
Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.
