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Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto
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The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of the most important and oldest shrines in Kyoto. They are located in the north of the city and are intentionally placed to ward off evil and Protect the city In fact, the two Kamo shrines are even older than the city, which became the national capital in 794.
Shimogamo Shrine is located at the confluence of the Takano and Kamo Rivers and is surrounded by a forest that contains trees up to 600 years old. The Kamigamo Shrine is about three and a half kilometers upstream and is known for two sand cones on its site, which have a cleaning function for the sanctuary and have been ritually made since ancient times.
Together the shrines host one of Kyoto's three biggest festivals, the Aoi Matsuri, which takes place on May 15th.
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15-minute walk from Denmachi-Yanagi Station (Keihan Line)
5-minute bus ride from Denmachi-Yanagi Station to Shimogamojinja-mae stop (via city bus no. 4)
Home of the Aoi Matsuri or the Hollyhock Leaf Crest Festival, which blossomed throughout Japan when the Tale of Genji was written in the Heian Period.
Photos of World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto, one of Kyoto's two Kamo Shrines. Shimogamo pre-dates Kyoto becoming the Imperial capital in 794
รูปถ่ายของศาลเจ้า Shimogamo มรดกโลกในเกียวโตที่เป็นหนึ่งในสองศาลเจ้า Kamo ของเกียวโต Shimogamo มีมาก่อนที่เกียวโตจะกลายเป็นเมืองหลวงของจักรพรรดิในปี 794
An early morning visit in late December to one of Japan's oldest shrines, Shimogamo Jinja, was cold and beautiful. The sun had not yet shown its face, and so the sky was still black, and the shrine grounds were virtually empty.
12月下旬のある寒い日、日本最古の神社の一つ、下賀茂神社を訪れた。早朝の神社は寒く、美しかった。夜明けを待つ空は黒く、境内は殆ど無人だった。
การไปเยี่ยมชมศาลเจ้าที่เก่าแก่ที่สุดในญี่ปุ่น ศาลเจ้า Shimogamo ในตอนเช้าตรู่เมื่อตอนปลายเดือนธันวาคม มันเป็นเช้าที่หนาวแต่สวย พระอาทิตย์ยังไม่มาเยือน ท้องฟ้ายังมืดมิด และศาลเจ้าเสมือนล้าง
Shimogamo Shrine in Summer: The formal approach to the shrine cuts through Tadasu-no-mori Forest. Enjoy a pleasant walk along the water!
Kyoto Shimogamo Shrine: God of the legendary "Three-legged Crow"
京都 下鴨神社：伝説の八咫烏は、下鴨神社の御祭神・賀茂建角身命（かもたてつぬみのみこと）の仮の姿だった！昔、初代天皇となる神武天皇の道案内をした八咫烏は、現在、ボールをゴールに導くという願いを込めて、サッカー日本代表のユニフォームにデザインされている
夏の下鴨神社：糺ノ森を通る参道は、夏は木立が涼しい影を作ります。この長い参道を歩けば、子どもたちが写生をしたり、小川で水遊びをしたりしているのを見かけます
ศาลเจ้าชิโมะกะโมะในฤดูร้อน: ทางเข้าศาลเจ้าอย่างเป็นทางการจะตัดผ่านป่าทะดะซุ-โนะ-โมะริ เดินเล่นสบายๆ ริมน้ำ
Every year in early May. witness the Yabusame Shinji at Shimogamo shrine, where Japanese mounted archers fire arrows at enemy targets.
Hằng năm vào đầu tháng Năm, đón xem Yabusame Shinji tại đền Shimogamo, nơi những cung thủ Nhật Bản cưỡi ngựa bắn tên vào mục tiêu.
Đền Shimogamo vào hè: Con đường đúng với nghi thức tiến vào ngôi đền cắt ngang khu rừng Tadasu-no-mori. Tận hưởng chuyến đi bộ thư thái bên dòng nước!
Kuil Shimogamo di Musim Panas: Jalan untuk melewati pintu utama kuil melewati hutan Tadasu-no-mori. Nikmatilah jalan-jalan dengan nyaman di tepi air!
Saksikan para pemanah menembakkan panah berapi dari atas tunggangannya!
หากคุณมาที่เกียวโต และชื่นชอบกิจกรรมเกี่ยวกับม้า งานพิธีนี้อาจจะเป็นที่ชื่นชอบของคุณ คุณจะได้ชมการขื่ม้าและประเพณีดั้งเดิมของญี่ปุ่นเข้าด้วยกัน
Фотографии киотского храма Симогамо, объекта всемирного наследия, одного из храмов Камо. Храм был возведен еще до того, как Киото стал императорской столицей в 794 году.
Храм Симогамо в Киото: Бог легендарной "Трехлапой вороны"
Храм Симогамо в летний период: дорогу к главному входу в храм пролегает через лес "Тадасу-но-мори". Насладитесь приятной прогулкой вдоль ручья!
Một chuyến thăm sáng sớm vào cuối tháng 12 tới một trong những ngôi đền cổ nhất Nhật Bản, Shimogamo Jinja, lạnh lùng và xinh đẹp. Mặt trời vẫn chưa ló dạng cho nên bầu trời vẫn tối, và các khu đền thờ hầu như không có ai
12월 말 일본의 가장 오래된 사당 중 하나인 시모가모 진자를 아침 일찍 방문, 그 곳은 춥고 아름다웠다. 태양은 아직 그 얼굴을 보이지 않았고, 그래서 하늘은 여전히 검고, 사당 구내는 사실상 아무도 없었다.
Những bức ảnh của ngôi đền di sản thế giới Shimogamo ở Kyoto, một trong hai đền thờ Kamo của Kyoto. Shimogamo được xây dựng trước cả khi Kyoto trở thành thủ đô của Hoàng gia vào năm 794
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