Yasaka Shrine Lantern Stand, Kyoto

Yasaka Shrine lantern stand in Kyoto with orange and green painted wood.
Yasaka Shrine lantern stand in Kyoto with orange and green painted wood.

Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto’s Gion district. The shrine dates to 656 AD and is associated with the annual Gion Matsuri, one of Japan’s best-known festivals.

Photo taken in March 2023.

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