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Shirakumo Shrine — Attraction in Kyoto

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Shirakumo Shrine
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Nearby attractions
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
3 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Go-ō Shrine
Japan, 〒602-8011 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Okakuencho, 385
Demizu-no-Ogawa Stream
Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Sugawara-in Tenmangu Shrine
Japan, 〒602-8021 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Horimatsucho, 406
Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace
Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Boulevard before Kenreimon Gate
438-1 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Hamaguri Gomon Gate
Japan, 〒602-0881 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Motojokaincho, 龍前町605
Munataka Shrine
9 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Kenrei-mon Gate (Gate for the Emperor)
Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Peach Grove
438-1 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
Nearby restaurants
BRILLANTE
Japan, 〒602-8001 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, 龍前町605
Taverna e Bar il Contadino
Japan, 〒602-8017 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Nishidemizucho, 110 出水通室町西入 １Ｆ
a la Chalamont
13 Nishitakatsukasacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8004, Japan
Baku Shokudo
Japan, 〒602-8019 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Konoecho, 25
Chiriri shabu shabu restaurant
265 Daimoncho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8024, Japan
Chanoma
14 Nishitakatsukasacho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8004, Japan
kukka
176 Kageyukojicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8014, Japan
McDonald's - Karasuma Marutamachi
Japan, 〒602-8023 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Kasugacho, 435
Restaurant Higakisaryo
Japan, 〒602-0881 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Kyotogyoen, ３−3
Horin
Japan, 〒604-0876 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 大倉町22
Nearby local services
Kitchen Labo
148-1 Kageyukojicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8014, Japan
花工房
414 Horimatsucho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8021, Japan
Komorebi Book Store
Japan, 〒602-8022 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Yoancho, 242-1 ＲＯＯＳＴ御所西 2F
Heartpia Kyoto
Japan, 〒604-0861 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Shimizucho, 375
Kyoto Gyoen Information Centre
Japan, 〒602-0881 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Kyotogyoen, ３
TOJI KYOTO
206 Okuracho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0861, Japan
Sakuranail
Japan, 〒604-0871 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Sanbongicho, 462-2 御所南名神館202号室
Shoyeido Kyoto Main Store
Japan, 〒604-0853 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward
Kawakami Furniture
Japan, 〒604-0813 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, 夷川間之町東入夷町５５７
RE:ZONE
Japan, 〒604-0091 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Umeyacho, 166-7 ＳＤビル 5F
Nearby hotels
Kyoto Garden Palace
Japan, 〒602-0912 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Tatsumaecho, 605
Jisco Hotel Kyoto-Gosho Nishi
177-1 Gochomecho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8013, Japan
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
330 Shiteicho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8071, Japan
Noku Kyoto
Japan, 〒604-0861 Kyoto, 京都府Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Okuracho, 大倉町205-1
RAKURO Kyoto by THE SHARE HOTELS
186 Joshinyokocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0867, Japan
hotel MONday Kyoto Marutamachi
225 Shoshoicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0862, Japan
Hotel Ninja Black - Kyoto Gosho West
Japan, 〒602-8072 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Nakanocho, 282番地
K-style gosyonishi
Japan, 〒602-0913 Kyoto, Kamigyo Ward, Higashimachi, 475
Hotel KADO Gosho-Minami Kyoto
206番 Okuracho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0861, Japan
Hyatt Place Kyoto
240 Shoshoicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0862, Japan
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Shirakumo Shrine

Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0881, Japan
4.2(122)
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attractions: Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, Go-ō Shrine, Demizu-no-Ogawa Stream, Sugawara-in Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace, Boulevard before Kenreimon Gate, Hamaguri Gomon Gate, Munataka Shrine, Kenrei-mon Gate (Gate for the Emperor), Peach Grove, restaurants: BRILLANTE, Taverna e Bar il Contadino, a la Chalamont, Baku Shokudo, Chiriri shabu shabu restaurant, Chanoma, kukka, McDonald's - Karasuma Marutamachi, Restaurant Higakisaryo, Horin, local businesses: Kitchen Labo, 花工房, Komorebi Book Store, Heartpia Kyoto, Kyoto Gyoen Information Centre, TOJI KYOTO, Sakuranail, Shoyeido Kyoto Main Store, Kawakami Furniture, RE:ZONE
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Nearby attractions of Shirakumo Shrine

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Go-ō Shrine

Demizu-no-Ogawa Stream

Sugawara-in Tenmangu Shrine

Kyoto Sento Imperial Palace

Boulevard before Kenreimon Gate

Hamaguri Gomon Gate

Munataka Shrine

Kenrei-mon Gate (Gate for the Emperor)

Peach Grove

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

4.5

(3.8K)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Go-ō Shrine

Go-ō Shrine

4.3

(1.7K)

Open until 9:00 PM
Click for details
Demizu-no-Ogawa Stream

Demizu-no-Ogawa Stream

4.3

(47)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Sugawara-in Tenmangu Shrine

Sugawara-in Tenmangu Shrine

4.1

(377)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Shirakumo Shrine

BRILLANTE

Taverna e Bar il Contadino

a la Chalamont

Baku Shokudo

Chiriri shabu shabu restaurant

Chanoma

kukka

McDonald's - Karasuma Marutamachi

Restaurant Higakisaryo

Horin

BRILLANTE

BRILLANTE

4.1

(90)

Closed
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Taverna e Bar il Contadino

Taverna e Bar il Contadino

4.4

(57)

Closed
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a la Chalamont

a la Chalamont

4.6

(125)

$$

Closed
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Baku Shokudo

Baku Shokudo

4.3

(58)

Open until 12:00 AM
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Nearby local services of Shirakumo Shrine

Kitchen Labo

花工房

Komorebi Book Store

Heartpia Kyoto

Kyoto Gyoen Information Centre

TOJI KYOTO

Sakuranail

Shoyeido Kyoto Main Store

Kawakami Furniture

RE:ZONE

Kitchen Labo

Kitchen Labo

4.0

(27)

Click for details
花工房

花工房

4.2

(33)

Click for details
Komorebi Book Store

Komorebi Book Store

4.8

(10)

Click for details
Heartpia Kyoto

Heartpia Kyoto

3.6

(153)

Click for details
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Shirakumo Shrine stands on the former site of the nobility SAIONJI family's mansion. The SAIONJI family was responsible for passing on the art of playing the Biwa (a kind of Eastern musical instrument like a guitar). This shrine enshrines the Benzaiten, one of the Buddhism guardian and legend has it that she was a master of playing biwa. And legend has it that snakesa are assistant of Benzaiten, so there are many pictures of snakes in the shrine. In 1869, Kin'mochi SAIONJI established the private school Ritsumeikan, the forerunner of Ritsumeikan...

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⚠️画像:2024年/12月上旬⚠️ 〖白雲神社〗 ･旧西園寺家の鎮守社｡ ･立命館ゆかりの地｡ ･妙音辯財天様(同一視:市杵島姫命様)祀る｡ 《その他》 ･磐座信仰:薬師石(御所のへそ石) ･稲荷神社

〈クチコミ〉 神社自体は､落ち着きがある。 薬師石の辺りは.. 時折キラッと光る※エネルギー⇈上昇⇈ 本殿裏側から よく挨拶と感謝を述べさせて頂きます。 桜や紅葉､いちょう:自然を感じれて良い。 御籤は､勉強になるけど.. 理解に時間かかる難しめ▷オススメしない。

【☆2の理由】 ･神社としては､とても素晴らしい。 ただ 【社務所...

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5.0
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A lovely little shrine in the Kyoto imperial castle grounds. The entrance isnt so obvious so very easy to miss! Once in, the ambience is quite different compared to just outside the Tori gate, very calming and...

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Shirakumo Shrine stands on the former site of the nobility SAIONJI family's mansion. The SAIONJI family was responsible for passing on the art of playing the Biwa (a kind of Eastern musical instrument like a guitar). This shrine enshrines the Benzaiten, one of the Buddhism guardian and legend has it that she was a master of playing biwa. And legend has it that snakesa are assistant of Benzaiten, so there are many pictures of snakes in the shrine. In 1869, Kin'mochi SAIONJI established the private school Ritsumeikan, the forerunner of Ritsumeikan University, here.
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⚠️画像:2024年/12月上旬⚠️ 〖白雲神社〗 ･旧西園寺家の鎮守社｡ ･立命館ゆかりの地｡ ･妙音辯財天様(同一視:市杵島姫命様)祀る｡ 《その他》 ･磐座信仰:薬師石(御所のへそ石) ･稲荷神社 〈クチコミ〉 神社自体は､落ち着きがある。 薬師石の辺りは.. 時折キラッと光る※エネルギー⇈上昇⇈ 本殿裏側から よく挨拶と感謝を述べさせて頂きます。 桜や紅葉､いちょう:自然を感じれて良い。 御籤は､勉強になるけど.. 理解に時間かかる難しめ▷オススメしない。 【☆2の理由】 ･神社としては､とても素晴らしい。 ただ 【社務所 関係者:大嫌い】※全員ではない。 ［何故か］→無愛想&失礼な態度 たまたま参拝する機会に恵まれ､参拝の折。 御賽銭出す時等に落とされた？のか､ 落とし物を拾うことが稀に有り。 届けた時 凄く不愉快そぉな顔や首を傾げたり､ 「えっ。ほんとうに､ソコ(落ちてた場所)に落ちてたんですか？？」と、聞き返してきたり。 無言で､イヤイヤ受け取って。 適当に無言で数回うなづく。 声かけても､聞こえてないフリ。 交番に届ける等の案を尋ねるも､無視。 「御用ですか？」←いやいや(凄く気怠げ)声トーン 外に出て来られたタイミングで、 声かけようとしても.. サッサと社務所に入られる。 等 =【対応するのが､嫌】と、言わんばかりに。 ≫非常に不愉快極まりない‼️ 御籤等の購入時も､にたりよったり。 一度や二度なら､忙しいのだろぉ。 そんな日もある。くらいで､終わらしますが。 あんまり参拝頻度は..高くないのに。 数回､遭遇してます← 落とし物も､フルネーム記載済や雨に濡れると 厄介な物だけ…届けるようにしています。 ※諦めそうな傘袋とかなら､踏まれないor見えやすい場所に避けておく程度。 忙しいのでしょう。そこは、申し訳御座いませんが。 なので､極力関わりたくない。 関わらないように､参拝しています。 それ以外は､素晴らしいだけに残念。
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A lovely little shrine in the Kyoto imperial castle grounds. The entrance isnt so obvious so very easy to miss! Once in, the ambience is quite different compared to just outside the Tori gate, very calming and soothing vibe.
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Shirakumo Shrine stands on the former site of the nobility SAIONJI family's mansion. The SAIONJI family was responsible for passing on the art of playing the Biwa (a kind of Eastern musical instrument like a guitar). This shrine enshrines the Benzaiten, one of the Buddhism guardian and legend has it that she was a master of playing biwa. And legend has it that snakesa are assistant of Benzaiten, so there are many pictures of snakes in the shrine. In 1869, Kin'mochi SAIONJI established the private school Ritsumeikan, the forerunner of Ritsumeikan University, here.
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⚠️画像:2024年/12月上旬⚠️ 〖白雲神社〗 ･旧西園寺家の鎮守社｡ ･立命館ゆかりの地｡ ･妙音辯財天様(同一視:市杵島姫命様)祀る｡ 《その他》 ･磐座信仰:薬師石(御所のへそ石) ･稲荷神社 〈クチコミ〉 神社自体は､落ち着きがある。 薬師石の辺りは.. 時折キラッと光る※エネルギー⇈上昇⇈ 本殿裏側から よく挨拶と感謝を述べさせて頂きます。 桜や紅葉､いちょう:自然を感じれて良い。 御籤は､勉強になるけど.. 理解に時間かかる難しめ▷オススメしない。 【☆2の理由】 ･神社としては､とても素晴らしい。 ただ 【社務所 関係者:大嫌い】※全員ではない。 ［何故か］→無愛想&失礼な態度 たまたま参拝する機会に恵まれ､参拝の折。 御賽銭出す時等に落とされた？のか､ 落とし物を拾うことが稀に有り。 届けた時 凄く不愉快そぉな顔や首を傾げたり､ 「えっ。ほんとうに､ソコ(落ちてた場所)に落ちてたんですか？？」と、聞き返してきたり。 無言で､イヤイヤ受け取って。 適当に無言で数回うなづく。 声かけても､聞こえてないフリ。 交番に届ける等の案を尋ねるも､無視。 「御用ですか？」←いやいや(凄く気怠げ)声トーン 外に出て来られたタイミングで、 声かけようとしても.. サッサと社務所に入られる。 等 =【対応するのが､嫌】と、言わんばかりに。 ≫非常に不愉快極まりない‼️ 御籤等の購入時も､にたりよったり。 一度や二度なら､忙しいのだろぉ。 そんな日もある。くらいで､終わらしますが。 あんまり参拝頻度は..高くないのに。 数回､遭遇してます← 落とし物も､フルネーム記載済や雨に濡れると 厄介な物だけ…届けるようにしています。 ※諦めそうな傘袋とかなら､踏まれないor見えやすい場所に避けておく程度。 忙しいのでしょう。そこは、申し訳御座いませんが。 なので､極力関わりたくない。 関わらないように､参拝しています。 それ以外は､素晴らしいだけに残念。
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A lovely little shrine in the Kyoto imperial castle grounds. The entrance isnt so obvious so very easy to miss! Once in, the ambience is quite different compared to just outside the Tori gate, very calming and soothing vibe.
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