Japan Midokoro / Kyoto Prefecture / Higashiyama-ku / Yasaka Shrine
Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture · Important Cultural Property
Yasaka Shrine
- Nearest stationGion-shijo Station 0.6 km
- DesignationImportant Cultural Property, National Treasure
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka-jinja), once called Gion Shrine (祇園神社, Gion-jinja), is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. Situated at the east end of Shijō-dōri (Fourth Avenue), the shrine includes several buildings, including gates, a main hall and a stage.
From the Wikipedia article “Yasaka Shrine” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Yasaka Shrine. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Gion-shijo Station, 0.6 km (straight line) |
| Type | Important Cultural Property, National Treasure |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 48 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Yasaka Shrine?
- Gion-shijo Station. It is 0.6 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Yasaka Shrine a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Important Cultural Property, National Treasure.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Yasaka Shrine Honden: Zairon (CC BY-SA 4.0), Japan Kanji Museum & Library: Lundariokn45 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Daiun-in Temple: 掬茶 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Maruyama Park: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Chion-ji Sanmon: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Gion: Andreas Tack (Public domain)
