An entrancing view is seen on the approach of Kamo Jinja shrine. The Japan 好色先生TV/Asia 好色先生TV Network
KYOTO 鈥� The cedar tree-lined approach of Kamo Jinja shrine in Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, has been enjoying some social media buzz because of comments likening it to a fantastical path leading to another world.
The shrine was established more than 1,000 years ago.
After walking up the stone pathway toward the shrine 鈥� about 150 steps 鈥� visitors are treated to a surreal view behind them. The approach, shrouded in cedar trees, features a pair of komainu guardian dog statues, stone lanterns and a torii gate deep in the background.
On Twitter, such messages as 鈥淭his may lead to another world,鈥� and 鈥淭he air is full of magnificent atmosphere,鈥� are posted with photos of the shrine. On YouTube, there is a video clip of the shrine that has been viewed more than 900,000 times.
A local resident said, 鈥淭he shrine is a mysterious place, and it may be attracting people鈥檚 attention.鈥�