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A closer look at Yasaka Shrine’s iconic lantern display
Culture / Gion / Kyoto / Shrine

A closer look at Yasaka Shrine’s iconic lantern display

Posted on: December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

One of the most memorable exhibits at Kyoto’s famous Yasaka Shrine is the lantern display that lights up beautifully at night.

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!
Gion / Kyoto / Park

Exploring Maruyama Park – Kyoto’s oldest and “greenest” park!

Posted on: July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

A hidden gem that only reveals itself to those who explore beyond the famous Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park offers zen and beauty unmatched.

Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year history
Culture / Festivals / Gion / Kyoto / Summer / Travel

Gion Matsuri – Kyoto’s largest festival with a thousand-year history

Posted on: July 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Since its first iteration in the year 869, Kyoto has celebrated its largest festival, Gion Matsuri, every summer for over a thousand years!

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion
Gion / Kyoto / Shrine

5 awesome reasons to visit the Yasaka Shrine in Gion

Posted on: May 29, 2024July 30, 2025

Known as Japan’s geisha district, Gion is home to many of Kyoto’s traditional arts and culture, including the iconic Yasaka Shrine.

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