Whatever the belief system or whoever they're devoted to, shrines have a way of making you contemplative. Visit Kami-goryo Shrine and share a moment of silence with the locals.
This sacred place is on the to-do lists of many travelers to Kamigyo Ward. But Kami-goryo Shrine isn't the area's only drawcard. Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace are some other recommended attractions close by.