7.31.2010

Kamigamo Shrine


Kamigamo Shrine: This famous shrine in Japan dates back to the 7th Century, and it's a very important part of Japanese history. This location is actually a series of shrines with the most important ones surrounded by Japanese rock gardens. The most notable one is the Kamigamo Shrine, which features two enigmatic cones made of gravel. These cones are memorials to the holy trees that once served the purpose of welcoming spirits to this shrine.