Yasaka Shrine
Cost
free
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About
Yasaka Shrine (in Japanese; Yasaka Jinjya 八坂神社) is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto's Gion area. Construction started in 656 and was once called the "Gion Shrine". Yasaka Shrine is one of the most famous and most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto. When entering the shrine, there is a main hall that combines the "Honden" (inner sanctuary) and "Haiden" (offering hall) into a single building. Most tourists and locals love to visit the shrine because it is well known for its summer festival, the Gion Matsuri, which is celebrated every July.
Access
Closest Train Station: Gion Shijo
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa
Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 Japan
Tel: 075-561-6155
Walk: About a five-minute walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station.
Walk: About an eight-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station.
Taxi: About a 15-minute ride from JR Kyoto Station.
Bus: take city bus #100 or #206 for about 20 min. and get off at Gion bus stop
Hotels & Lodging
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Hours & Fees
Hours: Always open, no closing days
Cost: The general grounds of Shrines and Temples are free but may charge a small fee (a couple/few hundred yen) for special gardens, exhibitions, artifact viewing, etc.
Information presented is based on the time it was created. There may be changes since publication. Please confirm information by visiting the Official Website before visiting.
Resources
Website: Yasaka Shrine Homepage
