Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto

I went to Yasaka Shrine in Gion, a downtown area of Kyoto. The area around Yasaka Shrine was also a wonderful place, so I will introduce it.

It claims to be the head office of Yasaka Shrine and related shrines (about 2,300 companies) whose deities are Susanoo no Mikoto. Also known as Gion-san. Also known as the body of Gion Matsuri.

Wikipedia link to Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine is a shrine near Gion Shijo Kawaramachi in the downtown area of Kyoto. It is also the body of the Gion Festival held in the summer. Kyoto is a popular tourist destination for Japanese people, so people also There are many

Yasaka Shrine precincts

The time I visited was around the evening, when the lanterns of the Maiden were lit, giving it a nostalgic atmosphere.

Yasaka Shrine Apotropaic magic

It seems that diving a circular rope into a figure eight is effective against plague.

Yasaka Shrine Maruyama Park

Maruyama Park, which is adjacent to Yasaka Shrine, has a Japanese atmosphere. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring and it is also famous as the name of cherry blossoms

Yasaka Shrine-Maruyama Park-Chorakuji

After passing through Maruyama Park, there is Chorakuji Temple. Chorakuji Temple is also a temple with a long history, and the scenery was Japanese. There is also a view spot overlooking the city of Gion, and the entrance fee is 500 yen, but it is recommended.

You can reach Kiyomizu-dera if you walk about 30 minutes from the vicinity of Yasaka Shrine.

Kiyomizu-dera Autumn Night Illuminations Article

When you come to Kyoto, many people come here in Gion and Shijo Kawaramachi, and there are many tourist attractions in this area, so you can spend a wonderful time.

GARA GARA PON！

Writer /garapei