Local Secret · Awataguchi
Awata Shrine 粟田神社
A hillside shrine above Awataguchi that protected travellers entering Kyoto from the east.
About
Awata Shrine has a grand hillside setting and views over the city. Travellers once prayed here before setting out on the Tokaido road.
Highlights
- Shrine for travellers
- Views over Kyoto
Tips
- Combine with Shorenin
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