Yasaka Shrine

⛩️ Shrine

Part of Gion

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Prefecture

Kyoto

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Type

Shrine

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Free

Entry Fee

🆓 Free Entry 🚃 Train Access

About This Destination

A Shinto shrine at the heart of Gion, center of the Gion Matsuri festival every July—one of Japan's three great festivals with elaborate float processions.

Yasaka Shrine (Gion-san to locals) has been at the eastern end of Shijo-dori since 656. Guardian deity of Gion, spiritual center of the Gion Matsuri—one of Japan's three great festivals, with float processions throughout July. Open 24 hours; at night hundreds of stone and bronze lanterns give it a particular atmosphere. Hatsumode (New Year's first visit) brings millions from across Kansai. Maruyama Park, Kyoto's most popular cherry blossom spot, is directly through the east gate.

Location

Prefecture: Kyoto

Address: 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0073

Nearest Station: Gion-Shijo Station

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Visitor Information

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Food Options: No restaurants on shrine grounds, but the surrounding Gion district is one of Kyoto's premier dining areas with countless options from street food to kaiseki cuisine.

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