Shinto shrine
Yasaka Jinja
八坂神社（やさかじんじゃ）
Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
A shrine that carries on Kyoto's Gion Festival (Gion Matsuri). It conveys faith in Susanoo no Mikoto and the prayers of people who wished for epidemics to subside.
English pages are the site’s own translations of its Japanese pages. The sources cited are in Japanese. 日本語で読む
Prayers associated with this place
Principal deity: Susanoo no Mikoto / Gion faith
History and things to know
The official explanation introduces the history of the deity once also being called Gozu Tennō, with Yakushi Nyorai as its original Buddhist form (honjibutsu). Here you can learn about the shrine's present-day rites and the Gion faith of the era of Shinto–Buddhist syncretism, keeping the two distinct.
Introduced by this site, based on materials from the shrine or temple and public bodies.
Related kami and buddhas
Before you visit
Opening hours, access, areas open to visitors, and events can change. Please check the latest guidance from the shrine or temple itself before you go.
Official website of the shrine or temple (may be in Japanese)
Sources (in Japanese)
- 八坂神社「御祭神・御本尊・由緒の公式案内」（2026-10-16 確認）
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