Yasaka-jinja Shrine

#hiddengems An unforgettable experience wandering into this amazing shrine and beautiful park in Gion Kyoto. It may sometimes be overlooked by tourists while travelling to Kyoto but we would recommend these two spots to explore this hidden gem. The entrance of Yasaka Shrine is very magical and it’s like stepping into a new world. The shrine is very big, a lot of temple houses and historical buildings to look around. They also have fortune prayer cards for people to purchase for keepsakes, we enjoy the traditional culture of the shrine and toss a coin to give our prayers. We went to Maruyama Park later on where it’s connected next to the shrine. it’s a gorgeous park with a lot of scenery to look around, there is a huge pond, stone bridges and a lot of flower fields to appreciate the Mother Nature. It’s a quiet place for a relaxation and meditate, away from all the work and noises in the city. There are even small tortoises and ducks around the pond and they are so adorable to watch.

The Yasaka-jinja shrine is a Shinto shrine dating back to the year 656. Despite its age, the buildings and the grounds were very well maintained. We followed recommendations to visit at night because the weather was cooler and there were few people, and the shrine is beautifully lit up. It is also near the Gion district which is buzzing with shops, restaurants, and bars, so we grabbed a nice bowl of ramen nearby afterwards. #timetotravel #japan #kyoto #shintoshrine

Kyoto is full of historical shrines and temples, many of which have less well-known celebrations spread throughout the year. On the 3rd November, I stumbled across this event at the Yasaka Shrine. The Dedication of Bugaku at the Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto takes place every year and consists of traditional dance, music and ceremony to honour the deities of the shrine. It was performed exclusively for the Japanese court for 1200 years, until after WWII when it was opened to the public. I loved this insight into ancient Japanese dance and culture. First, the musicians entered, all wearing traditional costume and carrying their instruments. Once they started playing, they were followed by a series of performers, each of whom collected a traditional staff and completed a formal dance. They were then replaced by local schoolchildren who completed a group dance dressed in bird costumes. #celebratewithtrip #kyoto #japan #festival #spooktaculartrip

#passionpassport The most famous shrine in the Gion area and a patron of the arts with a 1,350 year history, Yasaka Shrine, or Gion-sha, is a beautiful site full of character and natural charm. Susano’o no Mikoto, a great god of storms and sea in Japanese mythology is worshiped there alongside his wife Kushiinada-hime and the Yahashira no Mikogami, their eight children. The colorful shrine is a popular spot for tourists and its street-facing two-storied vermilion gate is a district landmark. Once inside the gate you can access several subsidiary shrines, some of which are famous for things such as helping you become beautiful or find love in a relationship. The main hall is a lovely sight with the prayer hall in front of it strung with lanterns serving as the stage for many a cultural performance throughout the year, particularly those performed by the geisha from nearby districts. #kyoto #visitjapan #passionpassport

#tripaway #kyoto love temple, many great architecture temple in kyoto, u will feel the peaceful feeling that the place is filled with. can try the fortune teller letter, buy some charm for luck or happiness with or for your loved one. drink some of the pure water in the temple. each 1 present different wish in your life. i drink without checking what I’m wishing for, turn out, I drank the love wish water, hope the happiness will come to my life in no time haha #tripaway

#japantrip Thought that this is one of the must visit places in Kyoto! Regardless for religious or leisure purpose, please prepare to wipe your eyes shine and enjoy this place with full of Japanese shrine! Our initial plan was to came here in the morning but we never keep up with the plan so ended up here in evening. However, it turns out to be more beautiful than what we expected! Psst! The entrance is free of charge!

If you want to avoid the crowds, set off from Hoshino OMO5 Kyoto Gion at 7 am and follow the hotel guide for a walking tour of Kyoto's most secretive spots. 📷Hanami-Koji As an ancient flower street in Japan, it perfectly preserves the architectural style of the Edo period. The wooden machiya on both sides were places where Kabuki actors lived, learned, and performed. It's interesting to listen to the guide's stories that are not known to the public. 📷Yasui Konpiragu In the shrine, there's a huge ema-shaped rock with a large hole in the middle. According to the guide, crawling through the hole can dispel bad luck and bring good fortune, if you believe in it. 📷Hokan-ji Temple Yasaka Pagoda A landmark of Kyoto, visible from many places. The guide will take you to the best angle for photos, capturing the most beautiful Kyoto through winding paths. 📷Yasaka Shrine The most popular shrine in Kyoto, it's quite peaceful in the morning. This is the time to take photos and enjoy the shrine all to yourself. OMO5 is just a street away from Yasaka Shrine, and staying at the hotel allows you to join the tour for free every day. It's not far to walk to Kiyomizu Temple, Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, and Kodai-ji Temple, which is especially suitable for a Kyoto city walk. Only by exploring in the early morning and evening can you discover the true essence of Kyoto.

Kyoto day trip without taking the wrong path Route: 1. Kiyomizu-dera 2. Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka 3. Yasaka Shrine 4. Gion Hanami Lane 5. Fushimi Inari Shrine The first four checkpoints are all together, follow my route and you won't take a detour, after visiting these four, just switch to the subway, bus, or take a taxi to Fushimi Inari Shrine. Although there are many people in Kyoto, Kyoto is so distinctive, it looks good no matter how you take pictures. Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka are also the most crowded places in Kyoto, it's better to get there around nine o'clock for photos, as there will be relatively fewer people, and it gets very crowded at noon and in the afternoon. There are many small alleys in Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka to explore, some alleys are less crowded and look great for photos. There are also many shops in the scenic area that rent kimonos and offer makeup services, and the costumes make the photos even better. You can spend a whole morning exploring Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, and then head to Yasaka Shrine, which I think is just average, right across the street is Gion Hanami Lane. Fushimi Inari Shrine requires a change of transportation, I suggest spending an afternoon there, because it's big and beautiful, great for taking pictures. You can refer to another one of my notes, which has many pictures of Fushimi Inari Shrine. Kyoto truly represents Japan today, very characteristic, I hope everyone can take photos to their satisfaction.

If you’re heading to Japan soon, don’t miss out on this beautiful temple located in Kyoto, Japan! Yasaka-jinja Shrine is a perfect spot, when I was there I rented my gown in the morning (best time because no crowd and wide assortment of choices to choose from!) shortly after, I headed in my kimono to this popular spot in my saved list to tick this off my bucket list, no regrets! The Cherry blossom bloomed so beautifully and the kimono just matched it perfectly! Perhaps the next time you want to catch the Cherry blossom, try renting a gown and visit this spot next! Don’t forget to document your journey while you’re at it here and stand a chance to win US$800! Link: https://www.trip.com/t/i0LkVILUAS1 #cherryblossom2024

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I came to Kyoto for a citywalk in December, walking 20,000 steps every day, ah, Kyoto is the best!!! Accommodation: If you are touring the three cities of Kansai, I recommend staying near JR Kyoto Station For a deep tour of Kyoto, I recommend staying near Shijo Karasuma Oike Gion, Kamogawa, Pontocho are all within walking distance I just wandered around as I pleased for a night I was fascinated by the happy nightlife of Kyoto!!! ⛱️Shijo Street: The main road here in Shijo, similar to Huaihai Middle Road in Shanghai, various brand flagship stores, trendy buyer shops, the flow of people is also the kind that is immobile, just out of the subway, I saw a super large LV, at that time I thought: Huh? It's completely different from the ancient capital style I imagined Suitable for shopping and buying ⛱️Around Shijo: The nearby Nishiki Market, Teramachi Kyogoku Shopping Street, various coffee shops, handmade shops, grocery stores in the small alleys, each one looks very exquisite and charming, you can spend many afternoons, aimlessly exploring, similar to the high-end version of Jufu Chang, Wu Zhong Road Changshu Road 🏞️Kamogawa: The two words Kamogawa alone are a symbol of romance, and I found that people who are dazed and chatting on Kamogawa are indeed evenly distributed, some Japanese social etiquette ⛩️ Gion Along Shijo Street, past Kamogawa, is the Gion area, Hanami Koji and so on are very popular with tourists, mixed with European, American, Chinese, Korean and Taiwanese accents, not many Japanese tourists, the restaurant owner said at night, Kyoto people don't come to play much emmm maybe it's like the Confucius Temple, Quanzhou West Street, the main attractions that every city has, must check in, but there are many people haha 🌌 Near Gion Yasaka Shrine is the most famous shrine in Kyoto, open 24 hours, and indeed very beautiful and grand Kenninji Temple is at the end of Hanami Koji, Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, stops opening at 16:30, must take off shoes to enter, very quiet, can sit on the wooden platform to watch the courtyard dry landscape, daze for a long time I feel that the essence of Gion is those small alleys that branch out, the shops here are very subtle, mysterious, Japanese-style sliding wooden doors are hidden, small curtains are hanging, if you don't look closely, you definitely don't know what it is, if you look closely, you may not know (makes people want to go in more) Is this the charm of holding a pipa half-covered? Anyway, after strolling around for half a day, experiencing the Edo style, meeting geishas, accidentally eating delicious teppanyaki and takoyaki, I happily returned to the vicinity of Shijo and went to Pontocho~ 🍸Pontocho This is the place where "Spring Night is Short, Go Ahead, Girl" girls fight wine, in reality it is also a bar street, a very long alley, all the way is food, unfortunately I was full, there are many good-looking jazz bars, vaguely floating out 🎶 There are also more weird and strange small alleys connected to the left and right, and you will unexpectedly encounter small shops with strange styles One night to explore, really not enough! I really envy people who live in Kyoto for a long time~ 🥩Kiyamachi Finally, I walked back to the hotel along another street, Kiyamachi, this street was full of Japanese people chatting at the door after the party, it must be a food street that locals love to come to eat, try it another day

🇯🇵Kyoto and Nara One-Day Tour🚗CityWalk Complete Guide👣 🌸Early in the morning, we set out from Osaka, driving towards Kyoto.🚗 The scenery along the way was picturesque, and after about an hour, we arrived at this ancient capital.🏞️ 🏯Our first stop was Kiyomizu-dera. This World Heritage Site and the matchmaking shrine of Japan made us feel the weight of history and the splendor of culture.🌼 Although there were no maple leaves to embellish the scene, it was still stunningly beautiful. Tickets can be purchased at the entrance; remember to bring cash for the amulets!🙏 🛍️Next, we visited Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka. These streets resembled the ancient streets in our country, with a dazzling array of trinkets and delicacies.🍡 The old machiya houses retained their traditional charm. If you're a fan of Hayao Miyazaki, don't forget to check out the Acorn Republic on Ninenzaka!🌰 🏞️Ishibei-koji is a relatively lesser-known street, but it's filled with a mysterious and quiet sense of history.🛶 The surrounding private homes and high-end restaurants give off a sense of exclusivity and luxury. Although there's a no-photography sign at the entrance, this place is definitely a great spot for a citywalk!🚶‍♀️ 🌸Gion's Hanami-koji was the filming location for 'Memoirs of a Geisha'.🎬 Geisha teachers still train here to this day. During cherry blossom season, we even encountered a few geishas walking with paper umbrellas, which was incredibly lucky!🌸 ⛩️Yasaka Shrine is a great spot to visit without needing a ticket.🌈 We got our desired health amulets here, which made us so happy!🙆 🦉The Senbon Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha are not to be missed.🌏 Stepping into this place is like entering another world. The 'Senbon Torii' path is really photogenic, and we had a blast taking pictures!📸 We heard there's a New Year's wish festival in January, and we must come back next time!🎉 🦌Finally, we arrived at Nara Park.🍪 We bought a pack of deer crackers and fed the adorable deer. Meeting a bowing deer was just too cute! However, be careful of the deer with 'Under Investigation' signs; they can be a bit temperamental!😅 🚗After the one-day tour, we chose to take a chartered car back to Osaka.💨 This mode of transportation is both convenient and comfortable, perfect for travel enthusiasts like us.👭 If you also want to go on a spontaneous trip, why not try chartering a car!🚘