Curved roof

This photo shows an elegant curved roof of Shimogamo Jinja Shrine.

Sacred stream

There are some little streams at Shimogamo Jinja Shrine, which can purify your mind.

Parting gift of autumn

The ground at Shimogamo Jinja Shrine was full of beautiful fallen leaves in early winter.

Small shrine

This is a sub-shrine of Shimogamo Jinja [Shimogamo Shrine] in Kyoto which enshrines the spring under the shrine.

Exquisite workmanship

This is one of structures of Shimogamo Jinja [Shimogamo Shrine] in Kyoto. I was impressed particularly with the beauty of the roof.

The vermilion gate

This is the gate of Shimogamo Jinja [Shimogamo Shrine] which is one of the 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto' designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.