Seimei Jinja or Seimei Shrine is one of the most famous shrines in Japan! Although small in size, the shrine is famous because of the person it commemorates, yin-yang master Abe no Seimei. He is the main subject of many popular Japanese novels and comic books and thus, people from all across Japan come to visit this shrine and pay their respects.

Trivia: there are over 16 types of charms sold at the temple. These charms are said to contain the power of the deity and have the ability to fulfil your desires. Do buy one if you want some of your wishes to come true!

• It is an active place of worship. Please maintain the tranquillity of the place.
• Don’t forget to remove your footwear before entering the premises.
• It is recommended to wear conservative clothing.

• City Bus Stop Ichijo Modoribashi Seimeijinja-mae
• City Bus Stop Horikawa Imadegawa
• Karasuma-Imadegawa subway station

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