Within Shimogamo is a famous sub-shrine called Kamomioya - jinja. It literally means the “Shrine of the Meeting of the Rivers,” as it stands near the confluence of the Kamo and Takano rivers. It is dedicated to Tamayori-hime, the mother of Japan’s first mythic emperor, Jimmu. She is revered for her naijo no ko, the fact that she helped her son with his great endeavor of establishing the dynasty (naijo no ko, helping husband or son along, was the highest position women could aspire for in old Japan).
Structures typically found at Japanese temples are the main hall, the lecture hall, pagodas, gates, bells, and cemeteries.
It was New Year's day when we visited so there were a lot of preparations going on - and a lot of tourists too.
temple's gate
the main hall
near the main hall
I think this is the lecture hall
There were a lot of stalls just right outside the temple. They sell all sorts of stuff, from saki to okonomiyaki to traditional Japanese clothing to strange toys. The air was very festive as this is where most Japanese spend New Year's eve.Of course, Nunu loved it so much because the entire place smelled like food!
saki!!!
Nunu looking for more food
It was getting too cold for us so we decided to go back to our hotel and rest for a bit. I'll show you more pictures later! =)
Next: more shrines and temples! I just can't get enough of them =P
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