The main shrine of the water god of about 2,000 companies nationwide

#aprilblooms Located along the Kibune River at the foot of Mt. Kibune, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, the main shrine of the water god with about 2,000 shrines nationwide, enshrines Takaokami no Kami, who is in charge of water. The details of the founding date are unknown, but it is said to be one of the oldest shrines in Japan with a history of more than 1,300 years, and it is said to be one of the oldest shrines in Japan. Since the Kibune River is the source of the Kamo River and is located in the north of the palace, it has received great respect and protection from successive imperial courts as a god who protects the water source of the capital. It is also said that Emperor Saga dedicated a raw horse to pray for rain and rain to stop, which is also said to be the birthplace of ema.