Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Yasaka Shrine


 Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto, Japan.

Located in the busiest part of Kyoto, this Shinto Shrine is 1 of the most visited shrine in Japan. Its annual summer festival Gion Matsuri, or Gion Festival, was established in 869 and has more than 1,100 years of history.

The shrine itself is said to be established in 656.

The main hall is designated as a national treasure.


Photo & article by Shintaro Takagi 


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