Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) in the Rakuto Area is the head shrine of all Yasaka Shrines across the country and shrines that enshrine Susanoo no Mikoto. The shrine is known to the locals as . The Gion Festival, held annually for one month from July 1, is the grand festival of Yasaka-jinja Shrine and one of the three major festivals in Japan. Also, the precincts and Maruyama Park are adjacent to each other.