Imamiya Shrine

#tokyotravel Address: 21 Murasakino Imamiyacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan 🇯🇵 Imamiya Shrine (Imamiya Jinja) is a Shinto Shrine that was founded during the Heian period in 994, located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, shrine with a thousand year history, and have a reputation when it comes to prayers for good health and recovery from illness Enshrining Onamuchi no Mikoto, local deity Kotoshiranushi no Mikoto, and Kushinada hime no Mikoto as a trinity called Imamiya Mihashira Okami, the Imamiya Shrine god is known for its influence over prayers for good health, long life, and the curing of illness. In front of the main hall is a yard of white gravel raked into line and delineated as sacred space, and large bronze lanterns flank either side. It is an ancient Shinto Shrine with a long history. The atmosphere is peaceful and shady, and the beautiful scenery is scattered throughout the area. many people come here to pray for blessings. #history#shrine #kita #kyoto #japan