2 small but old shrines in Kyoto

上御霊Kamigoryo-jinja shrine, established in 863, Heian era.

In those days the contagious disease occurred at the capital of Kyoto, and it was thought that the cause was a curse of the dead souls. It is said that this shrine was built to quiet cursing souls. 御霊Goryo means cursing souls.

So It's a little bit frightening name but one of my favorite place because I was born near by the shrine. It's very small but old, downtown but quiet, refreshing place for me.

 

Flea market is held on 18th every month from 9:00.
https://goo.gl/maps/ub6Wq

 

Another shrine is 今宮Imamiya-jinja shrine. The photo is the shrine with chochin(lanterns) lighted in the evening. It's very fantastic!
https://goo.gl/maps/PZZRw

If you go to Imamiya shrine,why don't you eat あぶり餅Aburimochi(toasted rice cake coated with soybean flour)?
https://goo.gl/ZDSkj3

Nearby Imamiya shrine is 大徳寺Daitokuji temple. Why don't you visit Daitokuji? From hear you enter Daitokuji.
https://goo.gl/maps/QKY6Y