{"id":10822,"date":"2017-06-25T11:40:35","date_gmt":"2017-06-25T02:40:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=10822"},"modified":"2020-08-07T23:05:05","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T14:05:05","slug":"kyoto-yasaka-shrine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/kyoto-yasaka-shrine\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoying an Evening at Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Except for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, have you ever visited a Japanese\u00a0shrine<\/strong>\u00a0at night? In Japan, Shinto shrines<\/strong> and Buddhist temples<\/strong> usually close at 17:00. Or, instead of closing, they may only keep low-level lighting on, or even turn the lights off altogether. Which means that even though the\u00a0entrance may still be open, being at the shrine after sunset can feel creepy.\u00a0However, Yasaka Shrine<\/strong> in Kyoto<\/strong> is an exception. Moreover, it can be said that the best time<\/em> to visit Yasaka Shrine is in the evening, or at night.<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Main Gate of Yasaka Shrine<\/p><\/div>\n

A Brief\u00a0Introduction\u00a0of Yasaka Shrine<\/h2>\n

Most of\u00a0Yasaka Shrine’s buildings<\/strong> were built in 1654, under the order of the\u00a0<\/strong>shogun<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>(military leader) at that time – Ietsuna Tokugawa<\/strong>. Located in\u00a0Gion\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0Kyoto’s most famous entertainment district\u00a0and the center of its traditional arts – it is dedicated to Shinto deities: <\/strong>Susanoo no Mikoto<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>and his consort,\u00a0Kushinadahime<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Because the shrine is located in Gion<\/strong>, sometimes it is also called Gion Shrine<\/em><\/strong>. Tourists often visit this shrine while they are exploring the area.\u00a0Yasaka Shrine is well-known for the Gion Festival (Gion Matsuri)\u00a0<\/strong>one of the largest festivals in Japan. It is also a famous place to pray for weddings, love and newborn babies.<\/p>\n

The Alluring\u00a0Illumation of Yasaka Shrine<\/h2>\n

Illuminated by lanterns<\/strong>, Yasaka Shrine is lovely at night. Most buildings are lit with large paper lanterns<\/strong>, making it a wonderful place to have an evening stroll and enjoy the traditional Japanese<\/strong> atmosphere.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>

A Stage Decorated by Paper Lanterns<\/p><\/div>\n

The lanterns are covered in kanji-writing\u00a0which\u00a0denotes the names\u00a0of the Gion Matsuri<\/strong>\u00a0sponsors.<\/p>\n

\"White<\/a>

White Paper Lanterns<\/p><\/div>\n

The shrine is not only decorated by paper lanterns, but also by arcades of vermilion lanterns.<\/p>\n

\"Arcades<\/a>

Arcades of Vermilion Lanterns<\/p><\/div>\n

Additionally, there are\u00a0wooden lanterns hanging on the shrine’s main building.<\/p>\n

\"Wooden<\/a>

Wooden Lanterns<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

Nearby Attractions<\/h2>\n

A visit to Yasaka Shrine can be combined with a trip to Maruyama Park<\/strong>, which is a well-known spot for\u00a0hanami<\/strong>\u00a0<\/em>(cherry blossoms viewing). It can also be combined with visiting Kiyomizudera<\/a><\/strong>. I highly recommend the 20-30 minute walk from Kiyomizudera<\/strong>\u00a0through the narrow lanes of the Higashiyama District <\/strong>to Yasaka Shrine.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Access<\/h2>\n

Bus<\/strong> – From Kyoto Station<\/strong> you can take bus No.206 or bus No. 207 and alight at Gion Bus Stop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Train\u00a0<\/strong>–\u00a0<\/strong>Take the Keihan Line from Kyoto Station<\/strong> and alight at Gion Shijo Station<\/strong>. Or, take the Hankyu Line and alight at Kawaramachi Station<\/strong>.<\/p>\n[cft format=0]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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