Jōnan-gū

The Jōnan-gū shrine extends across 30,000 square meters of land, featuring multiple shrine buildings connected by stone pathways through traditional gardens.

Constructed in 794 during the establishment of Heian-kyo capital, the shrine served as a spiritual guardian for the city against malevolent forces from the south.

The shrine hosts the Kyokusui-no-Utage poetry competition twice yearly, where participants compose verses while sitting along a winding stream in traditional court attire.

Visitors can access the shrine via the Kyoto City Subway to Takeda Station, followed by a short bus ride on routes South 1, 2, or 3.

The shrine gardens contain over 150 weeping plum trees and 30 species of camellias, creating distinct flower displays during different seasons of the year.

Location: Fushimi-ku

Address: 京都府京都市伏見区中島鳥羽離宮町7

Website: https://jonangu.com/english.html

GPS coordinates: 34.95112,135.74656

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49