Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

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.

The Gion Festival is the grand festival of Yasaka Shrine.
Many people visit Yasaka Shrine during the New Year's visit. The picture shows Hatsumode in the early morning.
Yasaka Shrine is crowded with many people during the day, but it is very quiet because it is not crowded in the early morning.

Address

625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Telephone

+81-75-561-6155

Access

[By Train] Keihan Electric Railway “Gion Shijo Station” Get off about 5 minutes on foot from station.
[By Bus] Bus No.206 Get off ” Gion Station” . There is a very close.

Parking lots

N/A

Web Site

http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/access.html

Last Updated: June.2020