Yasaka Shrine Tōrō, Kyoto

Yasaka Shrine tōrō lanterns in Kyoto, Japan.
Yasaka Shrine tōrō lanterns in Kyoto, Japan.

Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, is known for its rows of donated tōrō lanterns. The shrine, also called Gion Shrine, is closely associated with the Gion Matsuri and has been a major Shinto site in Kyoto since the 9th century.

Photo taken in March 2023.

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