There are two shrines in Japan, Kamigamo Shrine　（上鴨神社） and Shimogamo Shrine　（下鴨神社） are designated as UNESCO World Heritage shrines of ancient Kyoto. Both are collectively known as Kamo Shrines.

Shimogamo Shrine, which is the lower shrine, but located in the north of Kyoto city. The Kamigamo Shrine, which is the upper shrine, is located further north of the Shimogamo Shrine.

The Kamo shrines are founded by the Kamo clan of the ancient Japan in the 8th century. Enshrined is the goddess of Kamo Wakeikazuchi of the Kamo clan who is the daughter of the enshrined god and goddess at the Shimogamo Shrine.

Like all Shrinto Shrines, this Shrine is also very popular to be used as a wedding chappels for Japanese. Almost always, you can find a wedding taking place, when you visit these shrines.

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