Sakyo (Kyoto City)– category –

Okazaki Shrine has been worshipped for more than 1200 years as the god of conception and safe childbirth. Cute rabbit amulets are available at this shrine to those who wish to be blessed with children.

Yoshida Shrine sits on a special hill that the gods used to play music in ancient times. In the precinct, there is a unique shrine called "Saigusho Daigengu" that enshrines all the deities in Japan and gives all kinds of blessings to its worshippers.

Heian Jingu Shrine was built to celebrate the 1100th anniversary of the establishment of Heian-kyo imperial capital. The shrine is also famous for Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages), one of the 3 major festivals in Kyoto.

Kifune Shrine, which is known for the dragon deity's oracles, has a history of over 1300 years and is the headquarter of the water deity shrines in Japan. The Yui no Yashiro Shrine that sits in the precinct is also famous for fulfilling the visitors' love.

The history of Shimogamo Shrine dates back to before 90 BC, and the shrine is registered as a World Heritage site. It is believed that the healing energy filling the precinct is one of the strongest in Japan.