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Yasaka Shrine (Mata-Tabi Shrine)
京都市中京区御供町三条黒門
Located in Gion-machi, Kyoto, this shrine is considered the head shrine for all Yasaka Shrines and related shrines enshrining Susanoo-no-Mikoto across Japan. It is also the principal organizer of the Gion Festival and serves as the local tutelary deity (Ujigami) for the neighborhood, open for worship even at night.
Enshrined deities
Susanoo-no-Mikoto
History
There are two theories regarding its founding: one states it was established in 656 CE (Jomei 2) to enshrine Susanoo-no-Mikoto from Mount Atago in Silla, and the other suggests it began in 876 CE (Jogan 18) when the monk Enju built it. Due to the Separation of Shinto and Buddhism edict in the first year of the Meiji era (1868), it was renamed from 'Gion Shrine' to 'Yasaka Shrine.'
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What visitors say
Situated in a corner of a bustling shopping street and facing a covered arcade, the shrine allows for worship regardless of the weather. Although the grounds are small, they are characterized by rows of lanterns and a distinguished atmosphere that evokes a sense of history. Open 24 hours a day, it is easy to visit while shopping.
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
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