Awata Shrine

Awata Shrine is an ancient shrine built during the Heian period in Japan. It is located at the east exit "Awataguchi" in the "Seven Ports of Kyoto". It is a well-known shrine that prays for travel safety. The shrine in the shrine, the north facing Inari Shrine, is said to be a shrine visited by the famous swordsmith Sanjo Kogazumi in the late Heian period before building the famous sword Kokomaru. The famous sword Sanriyuki Zongjin, known as one of the "Five Swords in the World", is also the work of Sanjo Zongjin. As one of the last shrines, Kaji Shrine is the place where the God of Kaji is located. It is dedicated to Sanjo Sokin and Awataguchi Toshiro Yoshimitsu. Toshiro Yoshimitsu is the most iconic swordsman in Awataguchi. He has created countless famous swords for the royal family and nobles in his life, and most of them used short swords for body protection. The only existing Taishou he has created is "One Phase Yizheng". It is a royal name of the Japanese imperial family, and it remains as the private property of the imperial family.

The ancient shrine with a long history-Awada Shrine in Kyoto Awada Shrine is an ancient shrine with a long history, dating back about a thousand years. Local residents like to come here to pray for safety and health. Because it is free, the number of tourists is also very large. The pavement of the shrine is well repaired. The pavement is made of stone slabs. The main road in the middle and the auxiliary roads on both sides have different patterns. The pavement has a sense of history, but it is not dilapidated. The environment of the shrine is very elegant, both historical and cultural. The main hall of the shrine on the mountain is lined with trees on both sides of the road. Every autumn is the peak season for shrine tourism. The scenery is very beautiful with the red maple leaves in the mountains. Many tourists like to take pictures here. Awata Shrine is divided into several last shrines. Kaji Shrine is the most impressive. The gate of the shrine is a forged sword. Legend has it that it was forged by Awataguchi Yoshimitsu. This sword is very large. The forger is best at forging short swords in his life. A large sword is therefore very valuable. It was erected in front of the Kamiya Shrine to show the history and culture of Japanese Kamiya. Nearby attractions: Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto Imperial Palace Food Recommendations: Tofu cuisine, Kaiseki cuisine, Wagashi, Kansai-style sushi

This is a temple belonging to the Tendai sect. It was built in 876 and is located in Kaji Town, Awadaguchi, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City.

There are a lot of people who come to worship, and there are also many tourists

An ancient shrine with a long history, it is mainly for praying for safety and health. There is a large number of tourists every year. It is open for free and there are free guides along the way.