Kamigamo Traditional Buildings Preservation District

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A historic shaka-machi (priest's town) located right next to Kamigamo Shrine.

  • Historic Sites
  • National Treasure
  • World Heritage
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Highlights

  1. Located right next to Kamigamo Shrine
  2. Experience history dating back to the Heian period
  3. Shaka (priests' residences) with unique gable ornaments line the streets
  4. A townscape integrated with earthen bridges, earthen walls, gates, and trees in the front yards
  5. Preserves the historic townscape of a shaka-machi

Basic Information

Address
Kamigamo Fujinoki-cho, Kamigamo Ikeden-cho area, Kita Ward, Kyoto City Search for tourist attractions in Kyoto
Access
A 2-minute walk from the "Kamigamo-jinja-mae" city bus stop. A 20-minute walk from the Kitaayama subway station. Show route
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