Imamiya Shrine
今宮神社
A charming shrine in northern Kyoto famous for its "yasurai matsuri" (April festival to ward off disease) and the legendary aburimochi (charcoal-grilled rice cake) shops flanking its approach. Known as the "Tamanoyu Shrine" after a commoner woman who married a shogun after praying here.
Key Architectural & Sacred Highlights
- Legendary aburimochi shops (1,000+ year tradition)
- Yasurai Matsuri festival (April) - one of Kyoto's oldest
- Omamori for marriage and advancement in life
- Beautiful approach path with traditional shops
- Free admission and peaceful atmosphere
- Combine easily with nearby Daitoku-ji
📍 How to Get There
Nearest Station
Bus stop Imamiya Jinja-mae (Bus 46 or 205)
Step-by-Step Directions
- 1 From Kyoto Station: Bus 205 to Senbon Kitaoji, then walk 10 min (or Bus 46 direct)
- 2 From Kinkaku-ji: 15 minute walk or bus
- 3 From Daitoku-ji: 5 minute walk north (combine visits)
- 4 The two aburimochi shops are on the approach path - don't miss them
Live Municipal Bus Approach GTFS-RT
Nearest Stop: Imamiya Jinja-mae (今宮神社前) • ~2 min walk
Footwear & Accessibility Radar
Shoes Allowed Throughout (Aburimochi Street)
Enjoy roasted aburimochi mochi in shoes on traditional benches.
Flat, spacious shrine compound and level cobblestone lane flanked by 1,000-year-old mochi tea houses.
Location & Maps
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Best Time to Visit
April for Yasurai Matsuri festival. Any time for aburimochi (the traditional snack shops have operated for 1,000+ years). Cherry blossoms beautiful on approach path. Combine with Daitoku-ji sub-temples.
Contact & Info
21 Murasakino Imamiya-cho, Kita Ward, Kyoto 603-8243
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