Kyoto | Yasaka Shrine

✓ Yasaka Shrine Located next to the bustling Gion district, Yasaka Shrine is a striking Japanese shrine with vivid vermilion hues. It spans a vast area and connects to Maruyama Park. As the head shrine of over 2,000 Yasaka Shrines across Japan, it serves as the venue for Kyoto's famous "Gion Matsuri," one of Japan's three major festivals. With a history of over a thousand years, the shrine hosts various Shinto rituals and festival activities every July, aiming to ward off diseases and disasters. Yasaka Shrine, regarded as one of Kyoto's guardian shrines, boasts a history of over a millennium. Its vibrant red tower gate and elegant main hall showcase the beauty of traditional Japanese shrine architecture. A unique feature of the shrine is its "beauty water," which is believed to bless those who drink or wash their face with it, promoting healthy skin and well-being. This has made it a favorite among worshippers.