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Main hall (left) and stage (right)
Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is famous for its Gion Matsuri, one of Japan's largest festivals. It is located at the eastern end of Shijo-dori and is one of the city's most popular shrines. The many lanterns that decorate the shrine's stage are lit after dark and bear the names of their sponsors, mostly Kyoto businesses.
Located just next to shrine grounds is Maruyama Park, Kyoto's most popular spot for enjoying cherry blossoms in spring.
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Yasaka Shrine can be reached by bus from Kyoto Station in about 20 minutes. Take number 100 and 206 and get off at Gion bus stop. The closest train stations are Gion Shijo Station on the Keihan Line and Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line.
Alternatively, the 20+ minute walk from Kiyomizudera through the narrow lanes of the Higashiyama ("Eastern Mountain") district to Yasaka Shrine is highly recommended.
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| Hours: | Always open | | Closed: | No closing days | | Admission: | Free |
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Popularity of Yasaka Shrine:
Users who have been to Kyoto: 1925
Users who have been to Yasaka Shrine: 307 17th of 46 most visited sights in Kyoto.
67th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
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76/100
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Gion Hatanaka
A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.
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Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto
Voted No.1 hostel in Asia by Hostelworld customers. 9 mins walk from JR Kyoto station Bed from 2,500 yen.
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