• Imamiya Jinja Shrine
  • Imamiya Jinja Shrine
  • Imamiya Jinja Shrine
  • Imamiya Jinja Shrine

Imamiya Jinja Shrine

今宮神社

Description

Imamiya Jinja Shrine is an old shrine that was built in the Heian period during a ceremony to appease the gods and assist in calming an epidemic. Its name originated from the phrase “Tama no Koji” which is a reference to the mother of Tsunayoshi Tokugawa, Keishoin. While alive, she was referred to as “Otama”. The deity worshipped here is said to be her guardian deity.

Location Information

  • Address

    21, Murasakinoimamiyacho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 603-8243

  • Nearest Station
    Kitaoji Station
    ・ Karasuma Line
    19 minutes on foot
  • Phone Number
    075-491-0082
    Available languages
    only in Japanese
  • Closed
    None
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