Shimogamo Shrine 下鴨神社
Kyoto, Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shimogamo Shrine is a Shinto shrine and a National Treasure of Japan. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Site and is classified as a Shikinaisha.
Planning a visit
The shrine is open Monday through Sunday from 05:30 to 18:00, and there is no fee to visit. Visitors can reach the site via Osaka Itami International Airport, which is 42 km away. From the capital, Tokyo, the site is 363 km away.
Climate conditions vary by month. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 29 °C and 31 °C. The coolest period is January, when daily highs are around 7 °C and lows reach 0 °C. Rainfall is highest in June and July, with about 204 mm and 206 mm of rain respectively. Other nearby sites to combine with a visit include the Kyoto Imperial Palace (1.8 km away), Ginkaku-ji (2.7 km away), the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (3.0 km away), Nijō Castle (3.6 km away), and Yasaka Shrine (4.0 km away).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 206 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 69 | 80 | 115 | 112 | 155 | 204 | 206 | 120 | 171 | 121 | 80 | 64 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
