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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.

Hirano Shrine is renowned for its garden with more than 400 cherry blossom trees of approximately 60 varieties. The shrine was built in 794, and also has deep relationship with the Japanese Imperial Family.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine was built in 947, and is the headquarter of the 12,000 Tenmangu and Tenjin shrines in Japan. The main enshrined deity is Sugawara-no-Michizane, one of the most worshipped deity of academics in Japan.

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.

Kamigamo Jinja Shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto, and its entire grounds are registered as a World Heritage Site. The main enshrined deity is believed to have a very powerful thunder power that can remove all kinds of bad luck.

Yasaka Shrine has a history of over 1,150 years, and its main blessings are warding off bad luck and fulfillment of love. It is believed that a blue dragon lives below the main sanctuary to protect the city of Kyoto.