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Yasaka Shrine 八坂神社

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Yasaka Shrine
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Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, was founded over 1350 years ago. It is situated between the Gion and Higashiyama districts. The shrine's main hall combines the inner sanctuary and offering hall into one building, and a dance stage with many lanterns stands in front of it.

Source: japan-guide.com ↗, read 2026-09-10

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