Must-visit for Kyoto travelers—⛩ Yasaka Shrine | A 100-year-old shrine protected by the daily life of Kyoto residents

📍 Location Higashiyama District, Kyoto City, close to Gion, Hanami-koji, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple, with a super central location. ⸻ 🚶♂️ Transportation It is about a 5-minute walk from Keihan "Gion Shijo Station"; it is about a 10-minute walk from Hankyu "Kawaramachi Station". The famous Shijo-dori is in front of you, with convenient transportation and clear signs. ⸻ 📝 Experience Sharing The vermilion torii and the gate of Yasaka Shrine are very recognizable, and you can feel the full Kyoto flavor as soon as you walk in. Although there are many tourists, the shrine itself still retains a sense of solemnity. It is very comfortable to walk in the grounds, and you can also feel the atmosphere of local people coming to worship and ask for fortunes on a daily basis. I came in the evening and happened to encounter the lanterns lit up in the grounds, which was super beautiful! And the space inside the shrine is very large, not only can you take pictures, but there are also many corners where you can take a quiet walk. People who like shrine culture or Japanese architecture will really take pictures until their memory explodes. After visiting the shrine, you can also visit Hanami-koji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, and Ninenzaka. The whole area is full of Kyoto's representative atmosphere. ⸻ 🎒 Tips • It is recommended to come in the morning or evening to avoid the crowds at noon • You can try the Yasaka Shrine amulet, which is also recommended by locals • The Gion Festival is held here in July every year, which is one of the biggest events in Kyoto ⸻ Yasaka Shrine is not just a tourist attraction, but more like a part of Kyoto people's life. Here you can feel history, faith and daily life at the same time, which is a stop worth stopping at. #7月好去处2025 #大坂之旅