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Yasaka Shrine
八坂神社Kyoto · Kansai
Traditionally dated to 656 CE, Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine) anchors Kyoto's Gion geisha district and is the spiritual home of Gion Matsuri, Kyoto's most famous festival, dating to 869 CE.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round; peak at New Year, April, and July (Gion Matsuri)
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 33,146 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — the shrine precinct is open and unticketed, accessible 24 hours (the office/goshuin desk works 9:00–17:00). Prayers, amulets and goshuin cost money.
- Nearest station
- Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line) or Higashiyama Station, 5-10 min walk
- Website
- yasaka-jinja.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Tags
shrinegiongeisha-districtfestivalcentral-kyoto
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