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Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Photo by Shizuko Mishima
Address:
625 Gion-machi kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-city
Access:
It takes about 20 minutes by Kyoto City Bus from JR Kyoto Station to Gion Stop.
It takes 5 minutes by walk from Keihan line Shijo Station.
Information:
075-561-6155
Website:
Kyoto Yasaka JinjaYasaka Shrine is located in Gion, and many tourists visit here throughout the year. The famous Kyoto Gion Festival is held by this shrine every year in July.
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