Kyoto Shrine Diary | Seimei Jinja β©οΈ
Seimei Jinja π π A renowned shrine located in Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City. π Enshrines the famous onmyoji (yin-yang master) from Japan's Heian periodβ Abe no Seimei. π Established in 1007 AD, it was ordered to be built by Emperor Ichijo to commemorate Abe no Seimei's outstanding contributions. The original shrine fell into decay due to war, and the modern Seimei Jinja, rebuilt in the Meiji period, πΈπΊπΏ retains the style and atmosphere of the Heian period. The Seimei Festival is held every September. β©οΈ Abe no Seimei: π A famous onmyoji from the Heian period, renowned for his mastery in divination, πΈπΊπΏ exorcism, and banishing evil. His legendary deeds and mysterious powers have been widely circulated, and he is even revered as a deity by later generations. πΈπΊπΏ #Japan ππΈ
