Seimei Shrine
晴明神社
Small shrine dedicated to Abe no Seimei, legendary onmyoji (yin-yang master and court astronomer). Pentagram star symbols throughout. Popular with manga/anime fans. Power spot for fortune and protection. Near Nishijin textile district.
Highlights & Must-See Features
- Dedicated to legendary Abe no Seimei (onmyoji)
- Pentagram star symbols throughout
- Power spot for fortune and protection
- Popular with manga/anime fans
- Beautiful ginkgo tree (autumn)
- Free admission
- Unique cultural site
📍 How to Get There
Nearest Station
Imadegawa Station (Subway) - 15 min walk, or bus
Step-by-Step Directions
- 1 From Kyoto Station: Bus 9 to Ichijo-modori-bashi Seimei Jinja-mae (30 min)
- 2 From Imadegawa Station: 15 minute walk west
- 3 Small shrine, easy to visit quickly
- 4 Can combine with nearby Kitano Tenmangu
Location & Maps
🗺️ Interactive map - zoom and pan to explore
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
35.023789 135.752714 💡 Tip: "View Location" shows the temple on the map. "Get Directions" navigates from your current position.
Best Time to Visit
Year-round. Popular with manga/anime fans (especially after Onmyoji stories). Autumn ginkgo tree beautiful. Quick visit, not crowded.
Contact & Info
Seimei-cho 806-1, Horikawa-dori, Ichijo-agaru, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8222
Planning Your Visit?
Book nearby hotels and get exclusive deals for your Kyoto trip.
View Hotel Deals
MrKyoto Live Now
Saga Arashiyama
Discover More
Sacred Sites of Kyoto
Book Kyoto Experiences
Nearby Temples & Shrines
These sacred sites are closest to Seimei Shrine and easy to combine in a single visit.
Go-o Shrine
護王神社
Free · 10-15 minutes
Nijo Castle
二条城
800 yen general admission, 1,300 yen including Ninomaru Palace · 1.5-2 hours
Mikane Shrine
御金神社
Free · 10-15 minutes
Daitoku-ji Temple
大徳寺
Main grounds free, sub-temples 400-600 yen each · 1-2 hours (visit 2-3 sub-temples)
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
北野天満宮
Shrine free, plum garden 1,000 yen (includes tea and sweets, Feb-Mar only) · 45 minutes to 1 hour (2-3 hours during flea market)
Rokkaku-do Temple
六角堂
Free · 15-20 minutes