Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社):
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What to see:
Visitors to the shrine enter through the
Ro-mon, a two story gate with bright red
posts and white walls at the top of the steps
from Shijo-dori (Fourth Avenue). The
entrance is protected from evil spirits by
flanking Shinto guardians. Just past the
gate are stone Korean lion dogs, who
protect the stairs that lead to the main part
of the shrine.
Located to the left of the central area is the
Haiden (offertory building), and opposite it is
Visitors to the shrine enter through the
Ro-mon, a two story gate with bright red
posts and white walls at the top of the steps
from Shijo-dori (Fourth Avenue). The
entrance is protected from evil spirits by
flanking Shinto guardians. Just past the
gate are stone Korean lion dogs, who
protect the stairs that lead to the main part
of the shrine.
Located to the left of the central area is the
Haiden (offertory building), and opposite it is
Brief History:
Yasaka Shrine was first built in 656. It was dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, the great
god in Japanese mythology, know as the god of prosperity and good health. Many of
the remaining buildings that you see today were reconstructed in 1654.
Yasaka Shrine was first built in 656. It was dedicated to Susanoo-no-mikoto, the great
god in Japanese mythology, know as the god of prosperity and good health. Many of
the remaining buildings that you see today were reconstructed in 1654.
a roofed ceremonial stage for religious ceremonies. The many lanterns that decorate
the shrine's stage are lit after dark and bear the names of their sponsors.
The main building at Yasaka is the Hoden (spirit hall), a single story building with a
wooden shingle roof. Here worshipers wake up the god with a rattle of pan shaped
bells at the front of the building, then pray before the alter.
Visitors may also to choose to exit the shrine from the back and walk though
Maruyama Park, one of Kyoto's most popular places to view cherry blossoms.
How to get there:
Yasaka Shrine can be accessed by bus number Raku 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station
getting off at Gion Stop. From there it is a short walk to the temple.
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Helpful Links:
Yasaka Shrine - Official website (English)
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the shrine's stage are lit after dark and bear the names of their sponsors.
The main building at Yasaka is the Hoden (spirit hall), a single story building with a
wooden shingle roof. Here worshipers wake up the god with a rattle of pan shaped
bells at the front of the building, then pray before the alter.
Visitors may also to choose to exit the shrine from the back and walk though
Maruyama Park, one of Kyoto's most popular places to view cherry blossoms.
How to get there:
Yasaka Shrine can be accessed by bus number Raku 100 or 206 from Kyoto Station
getting off at Gion Stop. From there it is a short walk to the temple.
Sponsored Links:
=> Your Advertisement Here <= Place your Kyoto / Japan related advertisement here!
Helpful Links:
Yasaka Shrine - Official website (English)
=> http://web.kyoto-inet.or.jp/org/yasaka/english <=
Reviews of Yasaka Shrine - TripAdvisor travel reviews
=> http://www.tripadvisor.com <=
Related Pages:
=> Browse Gallery - Browse the Yasaka Shrine gallery
=> Forum Discussion - Yasaka Shrine Forum discussion
=> Kyoto Maps - Maps of popular Kyoto locations
=> Transportation in Kyoto - Helpful information on getting around Kyoto
=> Kyoto Hotels - Find and Book cheap Kyoto hotels
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