Yasaka Shrine is nicknamed “Yasaka-san” (meaning “Yasaka-san” in Japanese) and is known for its “Gion Matsuri” festival.
Gion Festival, one of the three major festivals in Japan, began as a shrine festival.
The main shrine, rebuilt by Tokugawa Ietsuna in 1654, is a national treasure,
The west tower gate, south tower gate, dance hall, Tamamitsu Inari shrine, and ema hall, which were rebuilt in 1497, and 29 other buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
The 29 buildings are designated as Important Cultural Properties.
Yasaka Shrine was founded in 656 or 876,
The current deity is Susanowo-no-mikoto (Naka-goza), who fought off the Yamata-no-orochi, the monster that devoured sacrifices.
The original festival deity, Ushitotenno, was
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The shrine was called "Gion Shrine," "Gion Shrine," or "Gion Kanshininin.
In 1868, the name was changed to "Yasaka Shrine" due to the separation of Shintoism and Buddhism.
People can enter and leave the shrine from four directions: east, west, south, north, and west,
The gate is never closed, and people can visit the shrine even at night.
Gion Festival, one of the three most famous festivals in Japan, is especially famous.
Gion Festival, one of the three most famous festivals in Japan, is especially famous.
The Gion Matsuri is one of the three most famous festivals in Japan, and has been held annually since around 970.
The festival has been held annually since around 970.
Many rituals are held from the beginning to the end of July,
The festival also features dance, traditional Japanese music, and flower arrangement.
It is a gorgeous festival that heralds the arrival of summer in Kyoto.
Utsukushi-gozensha (Shrine of Beauty) is located in the precincts of the shrine.
The shrine is dedicated to the three sisters of beauty (Munakata three goddesses),
The shrine is popular among women because it is believed to bring good luck in love and beauty.
In front of the shrine, there is a spring of beauty water with the words "beautiful body and soul.
The water is not drinkable, however,
However, there is a legend that if you put a few drops on your skin, your body and mind will become beautiful,
It is a power spot for women.
Open all year round
Free of charge
Approximately 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
Approximately 8 minutes on foot from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station
15 minutes by car from JR Kyoto Station
Short walk from Gion bus stop (No. 206 city bus) from JR Kyoto Station