Yasaka Temple through time

Kyoto 2012–2024 5 photos of this spot

5 recent photographs taken at the same spot in Kyoto, spanning 2012–2024. Have an older picture of it? Add it and start this spot's timeline.

Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district, a Shinto shrine at the eastern end of Shijo-dori long associated with the Gion Matsuri festival. Photographed in 2012.

Yasaka-Shrine, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 2012 Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district, a Shinto shrine at the eastern end of Shijo-dori long associated with the Gion Matsuri festival. Photographed in 2012.

Chion-in Temple in autumn 2016 Chion-in Temple in Kyoto, Japan, seen in autumn 2016. The temple is the head temple of the Jodo-shu school of Buddhism and is known for its massive Sanmon gate, one of the largest wooden temple gates in Japan.

Yasaka Temple 2016 A view of the Yasaka area of Kyoto, Japan, photographed in 2016, near the historic Gion district known for its temples, teahouses, and traditional streets close to the Kamo River.

Honden of Yasaka Jinja 2023 The honden, or main hall, of Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, photographed in 2023. The shrine sits at the edge of the historic Gion district and dates back over a thousand years.

Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, 1709 2024 This August 2024 photograph shows Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto's Gion district, a shrine whose origins are traditionally dated to the seventh century. The shrine sits at the eastern end of Shijo-dori, one of the city's main streets, and remains a popular gathering place today.