This Shrine already had considerable influence by the end of the 7th century.
This Shrine buildings existed in their present form by the beginning of the 11th century, but gradually deteriorated thereafter, and were restored in 1628.
The present buildings of the The honden hall and gonden holl were rebuilt in 1863.
They are built in the Nagare "flowing" style. And they are designated as National Treasures.
In addition to these two buildings, this shrine contains a haiden (worship hall) and 33 other shrine buildings.
They are all believed to date from the 1628 restoration.
And they are all designed as Important Cultural Assets.
The Aoi Matsuri Festival is festival of this Shrine. It is one of the "Three Major Festivals" of Kyoto.