Tadasu Shrine is closely associated with Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto and is located within the sacred Tadasu-no-mori forest. The shrine is known for its purification rituals and connection to the primordial forest that has been preserved for over a millennium.
- Denomination
- Shimogamo
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto
- Kami enshrined
- Takemikazuchi-no-mikoto
- Founding
- Heian period
- Coordinates
- 34.8356694, 137.4223308
Visitor tip
Visit early in the morning to experience the serene atmosphere of the ancient forest.
Cultural notes
The name 'Tadasu' means 'to correct' or 'to purify,' reflecting the shrine's role in spiritual purification. The surrounding forest is considered one of the last remnants of the ancient woodland that once covered the Kyoto basin.
Historical note
The shrine has ancient origins tied to the Kamo clan and the establishment of Shimogamo Shrine. It sits within the Tadasu-no-mori, a primeval forest that has remained largely unchanged since ancient times, serving as a sacred space for purification rituals before approaching the main Shimogamo Shrine complex.