Yasaka-jinjya Shrine, 八坂神社
Yasaka Shrine, also commonly known as "Gion-san", is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto. The shrine is famous for Gion Matsuri, one of Japan's largest and one of three big festivals in Kyoto.
Address: | 625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
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Homepage: | Yasakajinjya official site |
Area: | Eastern Kyoto, Gion District |
Related to: | Temples and Shriens, Cherry blossums, Autom Leaves, Gion Matsuri |