Yasaka Shrine

One more post from my Kyoto visit. When you walk all the way on Shijyo-Dori towards Gion, you would get to Yasaka Shrine. It was built originally in 656 (!!!) and it is just breathtaking.

From Shijyo-Dori:

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“Yasaka Jinja”

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The red is so rich and beautiful:

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The right side of the gate:

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Stunning gate:

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Komainu Statue:

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You wash your hands and mouth before you go into shine:

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Inside the Shine and this is where you buy Omamoris and do Omikuji:

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After you do Omikuji and if it’s bad, you leave it by folding and attaching this area – I saw Maiko-san again:

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This is where you pray:

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Another building (there are several buildings):

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