Description
Yasaka Shrine, the guardian shrine of Kyoto, is known for providing protection against bad luck and disease and prosperity in business. Yasaka Shrine is the head shrine of all Gion shrines in the country, and is dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto, Kushinadahime-no-Mikoto, and Yahashira-no-Mikogami. Locals call the shrine “Yasaka-san” or “Gion-san.” The Gion Festival, one of Kyoto’s three major festivals, is organized by Yasaka Shrine.
Location Information
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- Address
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625 north side of Gionmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, 605-0073
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- Nearest Station
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Kyoto Station
・ JR Tokaido Line
・ JR Biwako Line
・ JR Tokaido Shinkansen
・ JR Kyoto Line
・ JR Sagano Line
・ JR San-in Line
・ JR Nara Line
・ Karasuma Line
・ Kintetsu-kyoto Line
20 minutes by bus
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- Phone Number
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075-561-6155Available languagesonly in Japanese
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