Shimogamo-jinja is one of Japans oldest shinto shrines. The shrine stands as a perfect picture of the classic Japanese shrine, with vermilion colored torii gates and buildings, paper lanterns, beautifully kept premises and overall peacefulness and tranquility. Shimogamo-jinja is postcard worthy, so if you only visit one shrine in Kyoto, you should definitely make it …
![Romon Gate at Shimogamo Jinja. Credit: Zairon. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.](https://www.touristinjapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Kyoto_Shimogamo-jinja_Romon_2-450x300.jpg)