Yasaka Shrine
Shinto shrine in Kyoto, Japan / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka-jinja), also known as Gion Shrine (祇園神社, Gion-jinja), is a shinto shrine located in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan. It is the central shrine of Gion worship. It sits at the east end of Fourth Avenue and has various buildings such as gates, a main hall, and a stage. The shrine worships Susanoo as its main deity, along with his partner Kushinadahime on the east and eight other gods known as yahashira no mikogami on the west. These eight gods include Yashimajinumi no kami, Itakeru no kami, Ōyatsuhime no kami, Tsumatsuhime no kami, Ōtoshi no kami, Ukanomitama no kami, Ōyatsuhiko no kami, and Suseribime no mikoto.[1]
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Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka-jinja) | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Shinto |
Location | |
Location | Gion, Kyoto, Japan |
Geographic coordinates | 35°00′13″N 135°46′43″E |
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Date established | 656 |
Glossary of Shinto |
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