Historical Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 4 of 4 Justin Velgus A small wooden statue of Giou-ji is enshrined in the main hall. Statues with black-colored eyes are works of the Kamakura period.
20 Culture Yasaka Jinja of Kyoto Elena Lisina Yasaka Jinja, also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous Shinto... Yasaka Jinja is located between the popular Gion and Higashiyama districts
Culture Best Spots in the Heart of Kyoto Charles Colfer Like mentioned in an earlier article, you can walk over to the Gion District... Walk a minute or two out of the main Gion district and you have found yourself
Historical Yasaka Shrine, Kyoto Sam Hardwick Yasaka Shrine is located in the Gion district of Kyoto, and is not too far from the very popular shopping streets that feature the sannen-zaka and ninen-zaka
8 Temples & Shrines Namba Yasaka Shrine, Osaka Gloria Ticconi The main attraction for visiting this Shrine is to see the face of the giant lion it hosts, a unique piece of architecture.
Culture Kiryu Yagibushi Festival 2026 Early Aug With its origins linked to the Kiryu Gion Festival and local performance
Culture Miyako Odori 2026 Apr 1st - Apr 30th Annual traditional performance in Kyoto Gion Kōbu Kaburenjō (祇園甲部歌舞練場)
Culture 5 Traditional Streetscapes Outside of Kyoto Kim Bergström Kyoto has long been a popular tourist destination for travelers, in part due to the preserved streetscapes in the Higashiyama and Gion districts.