Shrine · Horikawa / Nishijin

Seimei Shrine 晴明神社

A small shrine dedicated to the Heian-era court diviner Abe no Seimei, marked everywhere with his five-pointed star crest.

Hours9:00-17:00 (amulet office until 16:30)

ClosedOpen daily

PriceFree

Getting thereCity bus to Ichijo Modoribashi / Seimei-jinja-mae, right outside; Imadegawa Station (Karasuma Line), about 12 min walk

Time needed20-30 min

Best timeAny time; around the autumn equinox festival

Address806 Seimei-cho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8222 (Horikawa-dori Ichijo-agaru)

Websiteseimeijinja.jp

About

Seimei Shrine stands on the site of the home of Abe no Seimei, the famous onmyoji (yin-yang master) of the Heian court. The pentagram crest appears on the torii, lanterns and charms. Its popularity has grown with novels, films and games about Seimei. A replica of the Ichijo Modoribashi bridge and a well of fresh spring water stand in the grounds.

Highlights

Pentagram crests on the torii and lanterns
Seimei Well
Statue of Abe no Seimei
Unique protective charms

Tips

Ichijo Modoribashi bridge is a minute's walk south
Visit with Nishijin and Kitano Tenmangu

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Seimei Shrine 晴明神社

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