Himuro Shrine
Himuro Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Kyoto. Himuro Shrine is situated nearby to the peak Mt. Shiro, as well as near Mt. Jusangoku.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Kamigamo Shrine and Shōden-ji Temple.
Kamigamo Shrine
Shinto shrine
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Kamigamo Shrine is an important Shinto sanctuary on the banks of the Kamo River in north Kyoto, first founded in 678. Its formal name is the Kamo-wakeikazuchi Shrine. Kamigamo Shrine is situated 3½ km southeast of Himuro Shrine.
Shōden-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
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Shōden-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Himuro Shrine.
Nikenchaya Station
Railway station
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Nikenchaya Station is a train station located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Nikenchaya Station is situated 4 km east of Himuro Shrine.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include North Kyoto and Kurama Kibune-chō.
North Kyoto
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Northern Kyoto is graced with scores of centuries-old shrines and temples, including several World Heritage Sites. One of Kyoto's most famous attractions - the magnificent golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji - can be found here.
Kurama Kibune-chō
Neighborhood
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Kurama Kibune-chō is a neighborhood, which is situated 6 km northeast of Himuro Shrine.
Sakyō-ku
Suburb
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Sakyō-ku is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is located in the northeastern part of the city. Sakyō-ku is situated 6 km southeast of Himuro Shrine.
Himuro Shrine
- Type: Shinto shrine
- Categories: place of worship and religion
- Location: Kyoto, Kyoto, Kansai, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
35.08346° or 35° 5′ 0″ northLongitude
135.72273° or 135° 43′ 22″ eastElevation
385 metres (1,263 feet)Open location code
8Q7Q3PMF+93OpenStreetMap ID
node 3778240073OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worship
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mt. Shiro and 神霊泉.
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