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Yasaka Shrine, Gion, Kyoto #92245710
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Yasaka Shrine & x28;Ã¥â¦Â«Ã¥Ââ神社, Yasaka Jinja& x29;, also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famousàshrinesàinàKyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine is located between the popularàGion DistrictàandàHigashiyama District, and is often visited by tourists walking between the two districts. The shrine& x27;s main hall combines the honden & x28;inner sanctuary& x29; and haiden & x28;offering hall& x29; into a single building. In front of it stands a dance stage with hundreds of lanterns that get lit in the evenings. Each lantern bears the name of a local business in return for a donation.