[Kyoto Prefecture] Kyoto's only "Wild Boar Shrine"

Go-o Shrine is located on the west side of the Kyoto Imperial Palace along Karasuma-dori, and enshrines Wake no Kiyomaro, who contributed greatly to the founding of Heian-kyo. It is known as Kyoto's only "wild boar shrine." The grounds are filled with boar-related items such as a chozuya (purification fountain) and wooden boar carvings. It is also known for its benefits in healing the legs and back, and is a popular tourist destination. Facility name 📍 Go'o Shrine Address 📍 385 Sakuratsuruencho, Shimochojamachi, Karasuma-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto Opening hours 📍 6:00-21:00 Access 📍 ・ Subway Karasuma Line - Get off at Marutamachi Station, walk north for 7 minutes ・ City bus route 51 - Get off at Karasuma Shimochojamachi stop #Sakura2024#Domestic travel #japan #Solo travel #Girls' trip #Couple trip #Kyoto #Kyoto sightseeing #Kyoto trip #Historical sites #Travel to experience history and culture#Goo Shrine