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Yasaka Shrine

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Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto offers visitors a magical and peaceful experience, especially when visited at night, providing a serene escape from the city's bustle. The shrine impresses with its bold architecture, symbolic lantern pavilion, and its ability to balance traditional charm with modern vitality.
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan

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