The shrine features National Treasure buildings including the main hall and worship hall, two distinctive conical sand mounds (tatezuna) at the entrance, the sacred Nara-no-Ogawa stream for purification rituals, auxiliary shrines, and a sacred forest.
May 15th for the Aoi Matsuri festival with its Heian period procession, spring for cherry blossoms, autumn for fall foliage, or New Year for traditional celebrations. Weekdays are quieter than weekends and festival days.
Take Kyoto City Bus #4 or #46 from Kyoto Station to Kamigamo-jinja-mae stop (40 minutes), or take the Karasuma Subway Line to Kitayama Station then walk or bus. Bicycle access is also available.
The main grounds are free and open approximately 5:30 AM to 5:00 PM (varies seasonally). Special inner areas may require a small fee. The administrative office opens 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
El tercer domingo de octubre se celebra el ritual de Kasagake, tiro de arco a caballo. Es maravilloso.Lo he visto este año por primera vez. Asistiré el próximo año.