Kyoto, Japan

Yasaka Shrine

Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto

Yasaka Shrine guards the Gion district at the east end of Shijo Avenue. Founded around 656 and dedicated to Susanoo, it anchors the great Gion Matsuri festival and glows nightly with hundreds of sponsor lanterns.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Yasaka Shrine, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 35.00361, 135.77861

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