Shrine
Yasaka Shrine
八坂神社
Founded more than 1350 years ago at the east end of Shijo-dori, between Gion and the Higashiyama district. It hosts the Gion Matsuri every July.
Key facts
- Area
- Gion
- Station
- Gion-Shijo (Keihan Main Line)7 min walk
- Admission
- Free entry
- Typical visit
- 20 min
- Hours
- Always open
- Website
- www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en
Tip
The grounds never close, and the lanterns on the dance stage are lit in the evening, so it can be visited at night or before the day crowds.
01Where to stay
Stay nearby
This place is in Gion. Median hotel rate in the latest sample: US$541 per night. Where to stay in Gion
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02Map
Nearby places
- Nature Maruyama Park 円山公園 A public park directly behind Yasaka Shrine. Free entry 30 min 12 min walk
- Street Hanamikoji-dori 花見小路通 The main street of the Gion geisha district, running south from Shijo-dori to Kennin-ji. Free entry 30 min 5 min walk
- Street Gion Shirakawa 祇園白川 A stretch of the Shirakawa canal north of Shijo-dori, lined with willows, restaurants and ochaya, around the small Tatsumi bridge. Free entry 20 min 5 min walk
- Street Ishibe-koji Lane 石塀小路 A pedestrian-only stone-paved lane of about 200 m near Kodai-ji, lined with wooden townhouses, ryokan and restaurants. Free entry 15 min 12 min walk
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026